Assam: Theft at Jagun Naamghar, unusual light in CCTV footage draws curiosity among residents

A theft at Jagun Central Naamghar in Assam has drawn attention after CCTV footage reportedly showed a bright flash of light inside the shrine shortly after the alleged thieves left the premises. The cause of the light remains unclear.

According to members of the naamghar community, six pairs of large traditional cymbals, five pairs of brass bowls and plates, and Rs 10,000 in cash were stolen from the prayer hall.

The incident was captured on CCTV cameras. However, footage recorded shortly after the theft has become a subject of discussion among local residents.

Members of the naamghar community claimed that a bright light appeared to emerge from inside the manikut, or sanctum sanctorum, shortly after the alleged thieves moved away from the area.

The reported appearance of the light has prompted curiosity among residents of Jagun. However, its source and the circumstances behind the visual captured in the footage have not been established.

The theft and the unusual visual in the CCTV footage have drawn local attention, though further details about the incident were not immediately available.