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- Burglars broke into a Vinayaka temple in Chengam town in Tiruvannamalai and stole gold ornaments and cash from hundis.
- The theft was discovered around 7 a.m. on Thursday when sanitation workers noticed the main grill gate was damaged, and temple authorities later found the sanctum sanctorum lock broken.
- Chengam police inspected the spot with fingerprint experts and sniffer dogs, registered a case, and are analysing CCTV footage on the route to identify the suspects.
- Police noted the temple has been targeted repeatedly in recent years, citing its isolated location and lack of security measures as likely reasons.
What to watch next
- Findings from the ongoing CCTV footage analysis and police probe.
- Whether security measures at the temple are improved after repeated thefts.
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