RC Puram Temple Vaults Broken Into, Gold, Silver, and Cash Stolen on March 10, 2026

Around 6 tolas of gold, 8 kg of silver, and Rs. 90,000 cash were stolen from an RC Puram temple, a significant loss for the place of worship.
By Newsroom | Crime, Telangana |

The Sri Vara Siddhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple in Ashok Nagar Colony, RC Puram mandal, was targeted by unidentified individuals, resulting in the disappearance of approximately six tolas of gold ornaments, eight kilograms of silver articles, and Rs. 90,000 in cash. The theft was discovered on Tuesday morning by the temple priest upon his arrival to open the premises.

Authorities, including the RC Puram police and a 'Clues' team, have visited the site and collected evidence. CCTV footage is reportedly being examined, and a case has been registered under relevant sections, including theft at places of worship.

The incident occurred on Monday night. The value of the stolen items, particularly the gold and silver, has not been definitively quantified across reports, though some accounts hint at a broader pattern of similar temple thefts in the region.

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Burglars decamp with ornaments from temple in RC Puram - 1

Contextual Echoes

This event in RC Puram is not an isolated occurrence. Elsewhere in Hyderabad, a separate incident at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in KPHB involved the alleged theft of gold and silver ornaments valued at Rs. 40 lakh. In that instance, around two tolas of gold and 15 kilograms of silver were reported missing, with the discovery made early Wednesday morning. The police in that case are reportedly investigating the criminal histories of potential suspects.

Furthermore, broader reports indicate a trend of thefts involving ornaments. One instance detailed the arrest of twelve individuals for absconding with 44 tolas of gold ornaments and Rs. 15 lakh in cash from a doctor's residence on November 30, with a significant portion of the stolen gold and cash later recovered. Another separate report from RC Puram mentions unidentified individuals making off with 460 grams of gold ornaments from a private residence in Sai Nagar Colony.

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The dates associated with these incidents, while sometimes overlapping or reported close in time, are distinct. The RC Puram temple burglary is noted to have occurred on the night of Monday, March 9, with the discovery on March 10, 2026. The KPHB temple incident was reported early Wednesday, and the large-scale theft from the doctor's house on November 30.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What happened at the Sri Vara Siddhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple in RC Puram on March 10, 2026?
Unidentified people broke into the temple vaults on the night of March 9, 2026. They stole about six tolas of gold, eight kilograms of silver, and Rs. 90,000 cash. The priest found out when he arrived on Tuesday morning.
Q: What evidence do the police have from the RC Puram temple theft?
The RC Puram police and a 'Clues' team have visited the temple and are collecting evidence. They are also looking at CCTV footage. A case has been filed for theft at a place of worship.
Q: When did the theft at the RC Puram temple happen?
The theft happened on Monday night, March 9, 2026. It was discovered on Tuesday morning, March 10, 2026.
Q: Are there other temple thefts happening in the area?
Yes, there have been other thefts. In KPHB, gold and silver worth Rs. 40 lakh were stolen from another temple. Also, a doctor's house was robbed of gold and cash on November 30, and gold was stolen from a house in Sai Nagar Colony, RC Puram.