Temple theft spree turns violent in Thiruvananthapuram; householder escapes crowbar attack

MALAYINKEEZHU: Theft attempts were reported at three temples and a house in Malayinkeezhu, Thiruvananthapuram, in the early hours of the morning. The incidents took place at Althara Bhagavathy Temple, Varuvilakam Siva Nageswara Temple, Irattakalung Bhagavathy Temple and the house of a man identified as Murugesan at Praram.

At Althara Bhagavathy Temple, the thief broke open the offering box and stole the money inside. After attempting to steal from the other temples, the suspect proceeded to Murugesan's house.

Murugesan, who heard a noise and attempted to catch the intruder, narrowly escaped an attack when the thief tried to strike him on the head with an iron crowbar. Murugesan managed to escape by dodging the blow.
In connection with the incident, officials of Althara Bhagavathy Temple have lodged a complaint at the Malayinkeezhu police station.