A major theft has been reported from a Kali temple in Begusarai district, Bihar. Thieves targeted the Kali Temple located at Basouna Ghat, under the Cheria Bariarpur police station area, and fled with gold ornaments worth lakhs of rupees. The incident took place on the night of August 9, 2026.

The theft came to light when priest Rakesh Kumar alias Lalo arrived to open the temple in the morning. He found the lock broken. Upon entering, he discovered that the gold 'maang tikka', gold necklace, and 'nathiya' adorning the idol of Maa Kali were missing. The incident was immediately reported to Gopal Kumar Singh, president of the Kali Puja Committee, and the police.

Upon receiving the information, Cheria Bariarpur SHO Jyoti Kumar Basu, along with police personnel, reached the spot and inspected the temple premises. CCTV footage from the temple revealed the thieves' act. The footage showed a thief wearing saffron-colored clothes and covering his face. The thief cut the CCTV camera wire with a sickle after committing the theft, causing the camera to shut down. Shortly before the incident, two people on a motorcycle were also seen heading towards the temple in the CCTV footage. Police are now using the CCTV footage and other clues found at the crime scene to identify and apprehend the culprits. The incident has caused a stir in the area and sparked anger among the local residents.