A Ganesh idol displayed for sale at a roadside stall in Bengaluru is allegedly stolen in the early hours, with the incident captured on nearby CCTV, according to reports. The theft is said to occur around 3:51 a.m. in the Dasarahalli area on or near Magadi Road.
Multiple outlets describe footage showing four men arriving at the spot in a Tata Ace goods vehicle. They reportedly approach the stall, lift the idol, and carry it back to the waiting vehicle before leaving shortly afterward. Local police are examining the surveillance footage and the vehicle used to identify those involved and recover the idol.
The outlets differ mainly in emphasis: one report focuses on the unusual nature of the theft and the fact it is recorded, while another highlights the sequence of actions visible in the CCTV footage and the involvement of a specific vehicle. Both accounts note that the case is raising concerns among roadside vendors, as idols are commonly displayed for sale temporarily ahead of festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi.
