Burglars over a period of three days stole $450,000 in items from the Reliance Mandir and $80,000 in items from the VEDA centre which is located in the same compound as the Mandir.
Stabroek News was told that on Wednesday around 5 pm, members of the Reliance Settlement Sanatan Mandir, located at Reliance Settlement, East Canje Berbice, discovered a number of items missing. “The devotees having turned up for cleaning preparations for Navratri noticed the extreme south door was left ajar, this caused suspicion and the worst was confirmed. Missing are 2 Yamaha Speakers, 1 Yamaha Amplifier, 3 Sennheiser Microphones, Cables and Bag containing several XLR Cables and other microphones totalling $450,000”, a press release from the Mandir explained yesterday.
Only recently the Reliance VEDA Centre, housed in the same compound, was broken into and another music system, which was being used for dance classes, was reportedly stolen along with several saris/costumes which were to be used for the recently held Ramleela Production by members of the centre. The total estimated loss from the VEDA centre was over $80,000.
On Sunday evening it is suspected that another attempt was made to enter the Reliance VEDA Centre, however, no significant loss was recorded.
“In the first attack the police did not return to follow up on the matter. However, we have been assured that swift actions will be taken in this instance. Already, the CID officers visited and made necessary observations. We will cooperate in the investigation with the hope that the perpetrators be caught”, officials of the Mandir said yesterday.
They urged the general public to be on the lookout for persons who are attempting to sell the stolen items.
“These attacks are callous, disgusting and sadly reflect a dangerous time we live in as society”, the release noted.
