Bhubaneswar, Feb. 5 -- In a major breakthrough, the twin-city Commissionerate Police on Monday cracked the temple loot case at Darakhapatna under Madhupatna Police limits of Cuttack by arresting three dacoits. The goldsmith who had bought the booty from the miscreants was also arrested.

According to the police, the Durga temple at Darakhapatna was burgled on January 28. Two other temples located at different locations were also targeted. During the investigation, the police got inputs about the gang involved in the Darakhapatna Durga temple loot case. Subsequently, a plan was drawn out and the three members of the gang were apprehended. A goldsmith was also arrested on charges of buying the stolen articles.

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