Robbers have stolen money from a temple by breaking the donation box in Chingukhol, under Kodla police station, in Beguniapada block, Ganjam district. The incident occurred on Sunday night when thieves targeted the ancient Maa Jhar Kali temple.
The temple priest discovered the robbery on Monday morning and immediately reported the incident to the temple management committee. The committee then filed a complaint with the police, who have launched an investigation into the theft. The donation box had last been opened a few months ago.