Bhubaneswar, May 20 -- A case of temple theft was reported from Odisha's Cuttack district, where miscreants targeted the ancient Budhakeshwar Temple in the Niali area late on Tuesday night.

The temple, located on the banks of the Prachi River, was broken into by unidentified persons who managed to escape after carrying out the theft. The incident has triggered anger among devotees and local residents, who are demanding strict action against those involved.

According to reports, the miscreants broke open the locks of the temple's storeroom, the priest's room, and the adjoining Hanuman temple. They allegedly stole utensils and cash worth around Rs 1.5 lakh. The theft came to light later, creating tension among devotees and temple authorit...