Thieves in UP return stolen idols from temple worth crores claiming they had nightmares after committing crime

Thieves returned 14 stolen 'ashtadhatu' idols to the priest of an ancient Balaji temple in Chitrakoot claiming they were having nightmares after committing the crime, police said. "16 ashtadhatu idols worth several crores were stolen from the ancient Balaji temple at Taraunha on the night of May 9. In this connection, Mahant Rambalak had lodged an FIR against unknown thieves," Rajiv Kumar Singh said.