Shocking! 3 arrested for killing temple priest, stealing idol in Rajasthan's Bundi
June 11, 2022 7:21 ISTThe accused planned to steal the idol and even entered into a deal with some traders from Kishanganj to sell the idol for Rs 300 crore.
The accused planned to steal the idol and even entered into a deal with some traders from Kishanganj to sell the idol for Rs 300 crore.
Following the incident, local residents chased the assailants and overpowered them. They brutally beat them until one of them died on the spot.
The temple is located in Khamouli village, they said, adding a case has been registered at Tikaitanagar police station in this regard.
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