K’taka’s Puttur Police Nab Repeat Offender in Temple Bell Theft
In a significant breakthrough, the Puttur Town Police in Karnataka have arrested a man accused of stealing a copper temple bell weighing about 10 kg and valued at approximately ₹8,000. The theft, reported on July 26 under Crime No. 63/2025, was booked under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023.
The suspect, identified as Sanshuddin alias Sanshu (50), is a habitual offender who has a long history of committing similar crimes. His arrest is seen as a major achievement for the Puttur Town Police, who have been working tirelessly to crack the case.
According to the police, the theft took place at the Sri Raghavendra Swamy Temple in Puttur town. The temple’s priest reported the incident to the police on July 26, stating that the bell was stolen sometime between 6 pm on July 25 and 6 am on July 26.
The police launched an investigation into the case and collected evidence from the crime scene. They also reviewed CCTV footage and interviewed witnesses to gather more information about the theft.
The investigation led the police to Sanshuddin, who was found to have a previous record of committing similar crimes. In 2018, he was arrested for stealing a copper idol from a temple in the same town.
The Puttur Town Police were determined to bring Sanshuddin to justice once again and worked closely with the local community to track him down. After a thorough investigation, they finally arrested him on August 3, approximately 10 days after the theft.
Sanshuddin has been booked under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, which deals with the theft of temple property. He is currently in police custody and will be produced in court soon.
The arrest of Sanshuddin has sent a strong message to the community that the Puttur Town Police are committed to protecting the sacred places of worship. The police have also assured the public that they will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of the temples and the community.
In a statement, the Puttur Town Police said, “We are committed to protecting the sacred places of worship and the community. We will continue to work closely with the local community to ensure the safety and security of the temples and the community.”
The police have also appealed to the public to come forward with any information that may help them in their investigation. The police have also assured the public that they will keep them updated on the progress of the case.
The arrest of Sanshuddin is a significant breakthrough in the case, and the Puttur Town Police are confident that they will be able to recover the stolen temple bell soon. The police have also assured the public that they will take all necessary steps to ensure that the stolen property is recovered and returned to the temple.
The Puttur Town Police have been working closely with the local community to track down Sanshuddin and recover the stolen temple bell. The police have also assured the public that they will continue to work closely with the community to ensure the safety and security of the temples and the community.
The arrest of Sanshuddin has also sent a strong message to the community that the Puttur Town Police are committed to protecting the sacred places of worship. The police have also assured the public that they will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of the temples and the community.
