Chattogram, Bangladesh – July 30, 2026: Theft was reported at two Hindu temples and a local cooperative office in Habilasdwip village under Patiya Upazila of Chattogram during the same night, raising concerns over security among local residents.
According to local sources, the incidents occurred during the night of Thursday, July 30, 2026. The targeted establishments were Sri Sri Jagaddhatri Temple, Sri Sri Ram Thakur Temple, and the office of the Shakti Sarbik Gram Unnayan Cooperative Society.
On Friday morning, officials responsible for the institutions reportedly discovered that the locks had been broken. After entering the premises, they found the interiors ransacked, with various belongings scattered around. News of the incidents quickly spread throughout the area, causing concern and anxiety among local residents.
The exact list of stolen items and the total financial loss were not immediately available. Representatives of the affected institutions said they were in the process of assessing the damage and preparing an inventory of the missing property.
Residents expressed frustration over what they described as longstanding weaknesses in local security. They alleged that despite repeated incidents of theft and other crimes in the area, effective preventive measures have not been taken, leaving the community feeling increasingly vulnerable.
Local residents have called on the authorities to conduct a prompt and impartial investigation, identify and arrest those responsible, and ensure that appropriate legal action is taken. They also urged the administration to strengthen security measures for places of worship and community service institutions to prevent similar incidents in the future.
According to local sources, preparations were underway to file a formal complaint with the relevant police station. However, no official statement had been issued by law enforcement authorities at the time of writing.
