KASARAGOD: Theft has been reported at Hosangadi Sri Ayyappa Temple in Manjeswaram. A panchaloha idol weighing five kilograms was stolen. The burglary took place between 12 midnight and 5:30 am. Two hundis have been cracked open.

This morning when the priest arrived at the temple, he noticed the burglary. The Manjeswaram police have started an investigation into the incident. The theft took place after breaking the lock of the main door and breaking open the door of the shrine. The offerings received on Janmashtami Day was also in the hundi.