Cuttack: In a shocking incident, the golden eyes of Maa Saheswari, the presiding deity of Salepur in Cuttack district, have been stolen amid the festive celebrations, triggering concern among devotees.

According to reports, an unidentified miscreant allegedly entered the temple and fled with the goddess’s gold eyes. The incident came to light when the priest arrived at the temple to perform the daily rituals and found the gold eyes missing.

The theft has caused concern among the temple authorities and local residents, particularly as hundreds of devotees have been visiting the shrine to seek the goddess’s blessings during the festive season.

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The temple management committee has lodged a written complaint at Salepur police station in connection with the incident. Acting on the complaint, Salepur police have initiated an investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the alleged theft and identify those responsible.

The incident has raised concerns over security at the temple during the festive period, when a large number of devotees gather at the shrine. Further details are awaited as the police investigation progresses.