The Bairgarh police on Tuesday arrested a miscreant and recovered two motorbikes, nine idols, three temple bells and cash Rs 1,000 from his possession.
Police said at around 5 pm the accused Satish Manjhi (25) was driving in suspicious condition in Bairagarh and when police personnel stopped him he tried to flee the spot but was nabbed by the police. When questioned, Satish confirmed stealing scooter bearing registration number MP 04 Sl 2284 from Gidwani Park and a motorbike bearing registration number MP 04 MF 7934 from Sarafa Market in the month of April and June respectively this year.
In the month of May the accused have stolen nine idols, three bells and Rs 1000 in cash from Shiv Mandir situated at Station Road-Bairagarh. In another burglary he had stolen cash and Rs 1600 were recovered while the remaining money was spent by the accused. The accused was booked for thefts and burglaries in the Bairagarh police station and was also involved in several cases of assault and illegal possession of arms.
The police have not ascertained the total value of the recovered goods as they were not able to determine the value of the idols.