Bhubaneswar, Oct. 11 -- Eight sacks of rice meant for the mid-day meal (MDM) programme, along with a microphone system and speakers, were allegedly stolen from Mangalpada Upper Primary (UP) School in Odisha's Bhadrak district late last night. The theft came to light on Sunday morning when the school's cook arrived and found the gate open.

Thieves Break Locks, Use Classroom Keys; Probe On

After noticing the open gate, the cook informed the school managing committee president, who reached the premises and found the locks of the classrooms and office room broken. The headmistress subsequently arrived, and further inspection revealed that the thieves had broken into the office to obtain keys to the other rooms.

The stolen rice had been sto...