Motive behind stealing Hindu statues will be determined following investigation – Police

As investigations continue into a spate of alleged thefts of Hindu religious statues, with five cases reported in a single day in Nadi — people have been questioning the motive behind these acts.

When questioned by fijivillage News, Police confirmed that the motive behind these acts will be determined by the outcome of the investigation.

They add that it cannot be confirmed at this stage as investigations are still ongoing.

We have also sought clarification on the total number of cases recorded and the number of people arrested so far.

Meanwhile, three reports were received from Korociri in Nadi on Friday afternoon, occurring between 12pm to 1pm, whereby five religious statues were stolen from three different properties.

Also stolen from one of the properties was a clay lamp.

In another case in Nakurakura in Nadi on Friday morning, an unknown person stole three religious statues from the property of a 33-year-old man.

In the fifth incident, an unknown person stole a religious statue or Shiv Ling from a prayer room belonging to a 35-year-old man of Sagayam Road in Nadi.

Police say a team is pursuing a number of leads, working around the clock to identify the suspect involved.