Malad police have arrested a priest for stealing gold from a God’s idol in Swami Narayan Temple, which is located in Malad West. The arrested accused hails from Rajasthan and is identified as Sukhdeo Rohit (32).

According to the officials from Malad police station, there are several cases registered against him at Pune, Mumbai, Kolhapur and various districts of Gujrat. He has a unique modus operandi to commit the crime. First, he does a complete recce before committing the crime and selects the temples where devotees donate offerings in gold and silver. He then starts talking with the trustees and other priests of the temple trying to win their confidence and then makes them believe that he has no interest in money or gold except for peace and prayers.