Agartala, 10th September 2026 : A theft at a Kali temple located inside a residence in the Adarsha Palli area under Amtali Police Station has caused a stir in the locality. A family member who attempted to chase the fleeing thief was allegedly attacked and injured during the incident.
According to Amtali Police OC Rana Chatterjee, Jiban Dutta lodged a complaint stating that a group of thieves entered their house late at night and stole jewellery and other valuables from the household temple. When Jiban’s father, Parimal Dutta, noticed the thieves and gave chase, one of them allegedly attacked him before escaping. Parimal sustained injuries and is undergoing treatment at AGMC Hospital.
Following an investigation, Amtali police arrested a suspect with the assistance of local residents and intelligence inputs. Police said the accused is a habitual property offender and has been linked to several theft cases registered at different police stations, including Udaipur.
The accused is scheduled to be produced before the court today. Police are seeking remand to recover the stolen items and ascertain the involvement of other members of the alleged theft gang.
