Gonda: Puja Pandal Theft Solved, One Arrested, Cash and Utensils Recovered

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Puja Pandal Theft Case Uncovered in Gonda, One Arrested

Gonda, Uttar Pradesh | November 10, 2026 - The police in Gonda district have successfully solved a theft incident that occurred at a puja pandal, leading to the arrest of one accused. Khodare Police Station apprehended Suraj, son of Santu, on charges of stealing cash from a donation box and puja materials from a pandal in Gram Bhavpur.

The recovered items include approximately one thousand two hundred rupees in cash, along with various utensils and other materials used for worship. The incident came to light on November 9, 2026, after Arvind Kumar, a resident of Gram Bhavpur, filed a complaint at the Khodare Police Station.

Investigation and Recovery

In his complaint, Arvind Kumar stated that an unknown individual had stolen cash and puja materials from the donation box placed in the puja pandal set up for the idol of Mata at his residence. Acting swiftly on this information, the police registered a case and initiated an investigation.

Following the police's proactive investigation and efforts, the accused, Suraj, was taken into custody near a bridge by the Gaura outpost on the Masak Nawa road, close to an Irani tea shop. During initial interrogation, the accused, Suraj, confessed to his crime. He informed the police that on the morning of November 9, he had stolen the cash from the donation box and worship utensils from the Lakshmi Puja Pandal in Gram Bhavpur.

Stolen Goods Recovered

Under the direction of the accused, the police team promptly took action and recovered the stolen goods. Suraj admitted that after the theft, he had hidden the items in the bushes along the roadside near the Bakwa Dargah turn, beyond Ginni Nagar. The police have successfully recovered all the hidden items from the location.

Currently, the police are proceeding with further legal proceedings in the case.