Bhubaneswar, Feb. 14 -- A series of thefts was reported from eight temples in the Balugaon area of Khordha district on Friday.

According to sources, the thefts took place at eight temples located across five different places, with miscreants reportedly decamping with valuables. Temples in Samantarapur, Bidyadharpur and Gandhinagar were among those targeted.

In Samantaraypur Sahi, thefts were reported from the Dadhibaman, Hanuman and Thakurani temples. Similarly, temples in Vidyadharpur Sahi, Gandhinagar and Saralapadar were also looted.

Loot was also reported from the Uttarayani and Kalijai temples. The thieves allegedly broke open the locks and decamped with donation boxes and gold ornaments.

It is suspected that a racket may be invo...