200-Year-Old Ashtadhatu Statues Stolen from Chapra's Ram-Janki Temple on Dhanteras

On the night of Dhanteras, a group of thieves entered the Ram‑Janki temple in Chapra’s New Market and removed several 200‑year‑old Ashtadhatu statues along with worship utensils. The temple, a local place of worship, reported the theft to the police the following morning. Authorities are investigating the incident and have appealed to the community for any information that could help recover the missing artifacts. The stolen items are believed to be of significant historical value, representing the temple’s heritage. Police have increased security measures at nearby religious sites to prevent similar incidents.