Police have arrested a 19-year old man in connection with the alleged theft of a temple donation box in Meerut, following a complaint from temple authorities. According to the police, the incident came to light after the donation box was found missing from the temple premises. An investigation was subsequently initiated to identify the person responsible and trace the stolen property.

Police teams are examining available evidence, including CCTV footage and other leads, as part of the investigation. The arrested youth is being questioned to determine his alleged involvement and whether anyone else was connected to the incident. Authorities said further details, including the amount of money allegedly stolen and the recovery of the donation box or cash, will become clearer as the investigation progresses. Police are also verifying the circumstances surrounding the theft before taking further legal action.

The incident has also raised concerns about security arrangements at places of worship, particularly where donation boxes containing cash are kept on the premises. Police are expected to verify whether adequate security measures were in place at the temple and whether similar incidents have been reported in the surrounding area. The accused has been taken into custody, while the investigation remains underway. Police said appropriate action will follow based on the evidence collected during the probe.