A Hindu temple in Malaysia was broken into on Friday, with thieves carting away gemstones and gold worth nearly `10 lakh.
Police in Penang state said they received a call from the caretaker of Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman temple in George Town after he discovered the place of worship was ransacked this morning.
Officials said an initial investigation showed that the burglars had entered the temple by prising open its metal gates.