Thieves steal transformer, curtains from mosque in central Kashmir's Kangan

Srinagar, Aug 29: In a shocking incident, unidentified thieves broke into Iqbalabad Masjid Shareef in the Kangan area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district and decamped with an automatic transformer and curtains used in the mosque.

According to the Masjid Committee, the theft was discovered early Friday morning when locals found the transformer missing and the curtains torn away. The incident has sparked anger among worshippers, who expressed dismay over the desecration of the place of worship.

Committee members alleged that the act may have been carried out by drug addicts active in the area, who often resort to thefts to fuel their addiction. They urged the police to intensify night patrolling and launch a swift investigation to trace the culprits.

Locals also appealed to the district administration and law enforcement agencies to take strict action against those responsible, stressing that repeated incidents of theft in and around mosques were hurting the religious sentiments of the community.

Police have taken cognizance of the matter, and further investigation is underway. (KNT)