Ashtadhatu Idols

Thieves returned 14 stolen 'ashtadhatu' idols to the priest of an ancient Balaji temple in Uttar Pradesh'sChitrakootclaiming they were having nightmares after committing the crime, police said on Monday.

Miscreants stole 'ashtadhatu' idols of Ram and Sita worth Rs one crore from a temple in Katihar district of Bihar during the early hours today.

Police busted a high profile gang and recovered three 'ashtadhatu' (eight-metal) idols worth 25 crore in Uttar Pradesh's Allahabad district on Saturday.

Thieves returned 14 stolen 'ashtadhatu' idols to the priest of an ancient Balaji temple in Uttar Pradesh'sChitrakootclaiming they were having nightmares after committing the crime, police said on Monday.

Miscreants stole 'ashtadhatu' idols of Ram and Sita worth Rs one crore from a temple in Katihar district of Bihar during the early hours today.

Police busted a high profile gang and recovered three 'ashtadhatu' (eight-metal) idols worth 25 crore in Uttar Pradesh's Allahabad district on Saturday.