The prime accused in the theft at Hanuman Garhi Mandir in Dibrugarh has been arrested in Dimapur. Sandeep Bhagat, a temporary caretaker at the temple, was apprehended by a team from Dibrugarh Police led by the In-Charge of the Amolapatty Police Outpost. He is now set to be brought back to Dibrugarh for further questioning in connection with Dibrugarh PS Case No. 111/25, filed by the temple’s Mahant Chandrama Das on March 17, 2025.
The complaint states that Bhagat allegedly stole a variety of gold and silver ornaments, including two gold crowns, four earrings, six neck chains, a pair of jhumkas, one nathani, 450 silver coins, two silver glasses, and cash amounting to approximately Rs 8 lakh.
The police are now intensifying their investigation to uncover more details about the theft and Bhagat’s involvement. The arrest of the prime suspect brings hope for recovering the stolen valuables and justice for the Hanuman Garhi Mandir.
