Ludhiana, May 30 -- An attempted theft was reported at the Radha Krishna Temple Khatu Shyam Darbar in Dharampura during the intervening night of Thursday and Friday after unidentified persons allegedly tried to break into the shrine by damaging a rear wall before fleeing the spot.

According to police and members of the temple management committee, the incident took place around 2 am when the accused allegedly reached the backside of the temple and attempted to create an opening in the wall to gain entry into the premises.

A portion of the wall was damaged during the attempt, but the suspects reportedly failed to access the area where donation boxes and other valuables were kept.

Police suspect the accused abandoned the plan midway fear...