Bihar Police apprehended Izmamul Alam, a suspect in the theft of a golden crown and jewelry from the Thawe temple, following a police encounter in Gopalganj. Alam allegedly opened fire on the Special Task Force and district police during a raid, sustaining a leg injury when police returned fire. Some stolen items have been recovered, and police are investigating to apprehend other associates and recover the remaining stolen property. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga.