Unusual Theft Incident at Ranchi Temple Leaves Villagers Astonished

In a surprising turn of events, a thief in Ranchi, Jharkhand, fell asleep while trying to steal from a temple, leading to his capture by local villagers. After breaking into the Kali temple, he gathered valuables but succumbed to sleep due to intoxication. Villagers, astonished by the incident, believe it to be a miracle from Goddess Kali. The police have arrested the thief and are pursuing legal action. This unusual case has sparked curiosity and discussions among the community about divine intervention.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 25, 2026, 23:43 IST

Strange Theft in Ranchi

Ranchi: An unusual theft incident has emerged from a village in Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand. A thief broke into a Kali temple to steal, but unexpectedly fell asleep while gathering items. Local residents are attributing this bizarre occurrence to the blessings of Goddess Kali. Let's delve into the details of this extraordinary thief.

The incident took place at the Kali and Sheetala temple located in Tankisai Barajamada, Ranchi. The thief entered the temple in an intoxicated state, broke the lock, and took money from the donation box along with gold and silver ornaments from the idol of Goddess Sheetala. However, as he attempted to escape after the theft, the effects of intoxication and sleeping pills overwhelmed him, causing him to doze off right there.

Villagers Discover the Sleeping Thief
On Tuesday morning, villagers noticed the temple door ajar and found a man deeply asleep inside. Upon suspicion, they checked his bag, which was filled with temple items. This revelation startled the villagers. They promptly informed the officer in charge of Barajamada OP, Baleshwar Oraon.

Sleep Overcomes the Thief During the Heist
The police arrived at the scene and apprehended the thief. A case has been registered against him for theft and property damage, and further action is underway. The accused, identified as Veer Nayak, is a resident of Tankisai. He had consumed a significant amount of alcohol with friends before scaling the temple wall to gain entry. During the search, police recovered the money taken from the donation box, the stolen gold and silver jewelry, and sleeping pills. Although he intended to steal the silver ornaments and the money, he was unable to complete the theft. Meanwhile, local residents are calling this incident a miracle from the goddess.