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Bantwal: Thieves enter church, search for money, damage sacred items

  •   Sat, Jan 23 2021 09:38:25 AM

Daijiworld Media Network - Bantwal (SP)

Bantwal, Jan 23: It has come to light that the thieves who entered Parla church in Navoor village rummaged for money and damaged sacred items inside the church. The incident came to light in the morning on Saturday January 23 .

CCTV cameras have recorded the scene of the thieves entering the church. However, their identities could not be established immediately. The thieves entered the church by breaking open the door. They frantically searched for money. In all likelihood, they would have gone back empty handed and thoroughly disappointed as no cash was found inside the church.

The incident happened on the night of Friday January 22. The thieves have damaged holy items belonging to the church.

Bantwal rural police have visited the spot and undertaken scrutiny.

 

 

 

 
  

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  • John B. Monteiro, Bondel Mangalore

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    Ignoring and leaving aside all references to religions and communities, I wish to focus on the sacred, sacramental church vessels like chalice/ciborium on the altar and in the tabernacle which are golden and silver in colour. If there is a thieving angle in breaking into churches, let it be known that all that shines is not gold or silver. The items named above are basically of steel and are coated gold or silver. This applies also to the artistic candle-stands on the altar. They are kept shining by the priests and church staff vigorously cleaning them after sacramental use.
    So, my sincere advice to the prospective thief is that all that is shining is not gold or silver and, thus, not to be tempted by the shining golden or silver colour of the Christian altar ritual vessels and vandalise the sacramental “hosts” and church property in frustration. They are basically steel items with gold or silver coating. I hope prospective thieves will read this, or their well-wishers will convey to them, this fact so that churches are left alone by thieves without having them to invest in CCTVs and night guards.
    My humble request to all prospective respondents is not to jump on the communal /religious explosive bandwagon.
    God bless all.

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  • Jd, Mlr

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    Why only Christians are praised and asked to be forgiving and treating this as mere theft. Would other communities keep quiet when their place of worship is vandalised? Are other communities not required to be peace loving and forgiving? Movie, advertisement, songs, sounds, words and expressions are treated as insulting some religion or the other. But if it is to Christians, suddenly all dry sailap and pokle praise. God is holy, never gets desecrated by idiots, yhat is another thing. But please stop yhe hypocrisy. When mandir or masjid is attacked, use your own advise and be peaceful.

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  • Subhash Chandra, MANGALURU

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    It was intentional not for money. Water boarding the suspects after arrest will reveal full story. .. in detail.

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  • juliana, udupi

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    Using places of worship for display of dirty ideas become fashion now a days.

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  • John, Mangalore

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    This is done intentionally not for money
    Nobody keep money in tabernacle.

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  • Anand Kini, Kodialbai Mangalore

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    Great. Chritians are always peace loving with matured thoughts

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  • Cynthia, Kirem

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    These people are entering and desecrating holy things just to invite curses on them and their families.... When devotees see such inhumane things happening to the religious houses, will definitely feel bad and curse ... Let them wait to receive the same . Disgusting... Shankaranna, we too say it's robbery only. Thieves are thieves whoever they are!!! Just to disrupt the peace among the communities...

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  • oswald vaz, THOTTAM/BAHRAIN

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    All Churches to be guarded by CCTV Cameras Plus Compound wall . Main Gate to be closed during night. If possible someone should watch over during night time.

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  • Daniel, Mangalore

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    Lord, the Holy Blessed Host have mercy.
    Let the law take further action however community to follow the Lord's command Love and forgive. Also follow the law of the land you live and pray for the authorities so there be peace to worship the true God.

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  • Harold Dcunha, Mangalore, Mangalore, India

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    No point in throwing holy water in front of pigs. Any purposeful act to desecrate the holy places should be severely punished.

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  • WILSON PINTO, Farla / Kuwait

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    Respect the Sacred Places. Have fear of God. You are Young. Earn honestly, by stealing things does not bring joy or Peace in life. Very sorry to hear 😢 this, may the Almighty GOD forgive them and transform their souls. Amen 🙏

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  • Dylan, Mangalore

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    Acts of satan's kin. Really disgraceful.

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  • Vincent D'Souza, Belthangady

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    Why wasn't the Tabernacle locked? Is it the negligence of the Priest? All churches should have strong doors

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  • Pranish, Kodagu

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    The church main door was locked, they broke it. Same way the tabernacle door is always locked. They broke it open. Not the fault of the priest

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  • John, Mangalore

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    What a stupid comment?
    If they can break the main door which is strong
    Why not tabernacle?

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  • G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    My opinion is that like bank all Churches, temples, mosques must install sirens along with CC camara.

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  • Jossy Tauro, Mangalore

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    This act done by only mentally disabled person. Destroying holy things is not a normal person can do it ..

    Either they were under influence of drugs .Hope God willforgive them .Keep the faith in God soon these culprits will caught and punished as per the law..

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  • Shankar, Mangaluru

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    I appreciate the mature and wise thinking of the Catholics in Naravi village. They are wise enough to understand a robbery attempt as a robbery attempt and nothing else. They didn't cry a foul pay or did not point fingers at Hindus or hindu organizations.
    may your tribe increase.

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  • PINTO, Mangalore

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    Thank you. Appreciate your thoughts

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  • Ronald baretto, Bantwal

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    I think they aren't theives. It's an act with pure intention. If they wanted only money, they wouldn't have damaged sacred things.

    They were not afraid to spend so much of time therein despite knowing that this will be investigated in detail which lead them into trouble. Police action is the only act through which lesson be thought to those who dare think of doing such an act.

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  • Praveen Dcosta, Mangalore

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    Lord have mercy on them...!

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  • Praveen Dcosta, Mangalore

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    We Christians are known as peace loving community can only wish for nothing but for the forgiveness to those who trespass against us.

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  • abdul munim, UDUPI

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    i think the morons thought that the letters found in the kanike dabbi of koragajja katte glorifying Christianity is indeed written by catholics. Hence this must be revenge act.

    anyway, under the rule of bacchali party, these things are common. Just pray that nothing more like church attack happens. Anything is possible.

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  • Observer, Mangaluru

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    People pretty much familiar of such handy work and pretty much know who are behind it . Obviously the letters posted with the intention to create rift between two communitis and righaway paid off last night..

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  • Af,,, MANGALORE

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    Christians has to face many more such events in future under the the leadership of....

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  • Sanjay, Hebri

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    So you people want to take advantage

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  • Sean Fernandez, Manipal, Udupi

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    Mr. Af... Please dont drag Christians into this. We are living happily and aren't complaining about the Authority at the State and at the Center. It is way peaceful now than before.

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  • A.M. Belma, Mangalore

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    The issue is online warriors have just a very small range. Hence not one takes these people seriously. It was evident during the CAA protests.

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  • Fatima M.B., Mangalore

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    Mr . A.M.Belma. They were just mute spectators .Now they expect all minorities to get on the streets and protest.

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  • Joe, Mangalore

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    Fatima
    Please note we are a law abiding community, we will not protest, because we do not believe in a cult we believe the mighty God of Israel, who will fight our battles. Look around and see what our small community of 2 percent has given to this nation, we worn to serve our nation where ever we go not to destroy it and we do not crib and call ourselves minority's.

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  • H. Almeida., Bendur/Andheri

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    Lady !! Christians are not influenced by medieval, barbaric ideologies... We welcome CAA, as its laws grant Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Christians, who are persecuted, their religious place of worship ravaged, women raped and forcibly converted n even killed, in Islamic nations !!! Our community is a peace loving, loyal, barely less then 2% minority community, who are dedicated,in the service of our motherland India !!

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  • Joe, Mangalore

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    A.M.
    Why are you so much interested in CAA are you not an Indian.

    All christians in India support CAA it is the only law which will allow christians who are in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh persecuted by your ilk, to come to India and get away from these ungodly countries.

    As for the Church theives give them the harshest of the punishment even if he is a Christian.

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  • John Tauro, M'lore

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    Finally you nailed it, Mr. Joe. How and why these people expected all minority communities to protest against CAA when the law is solely meant for the benefit of persecuted minorities from the three neighbouring countries. They should understand we are not that stupid to protest against each and every law enacted by the BJP or Modi Govt.

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  • Sahil, Mangaluru

    Sat, Jan 23 2021

    Praise the lord punish the culprit.

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