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antiquity theft
Return of stolen antiquities, new H1B visa benefit, and ‘Invest in India’: Key takeaways from the address of PM Modi to the Indian diaspora
PM Modi stated that more than 100 artefacts that were stolen and smuggled from India to the United States will be returned to the country.
600-year-old stolen Nataraja idol being brought back to India, idol wing head reveals TN govt refused fund to bring it back
About 1200 ancient idols are believed to have been stolen from Tamil Nadu between 1992 and 2017
French woman arrested at Chennai airport over stolen antiques, idols and artefacts worth crores recovered
Idol Wing CID claims to have busted a idol smuggling racket
Man behind the theft of three diamond studded gold crowns from Govindaraja Swami temple in Tirupati arrested, 1.3 kg melted gold seized
The missing crowns which date back to the 12th century were suspected to have been stolen at the time of evening prasad offerings.
Three diamond studded gold crowns stolen from Govindaraja Swami temple in Tirupati, police launches manhunt
The missing crowns which date back to the 12th century, are suspected to have been stolen at the time of evening prasad offerings.
Idol theft and defecation in temple at Guwahati : arrested thieves say don’t know where the ancient idol is
The stolen items, however, are yet to be recovered, says crime branch of the Guwahati Police.
‘Who decides that they are stolen idols?’ asks Madras HC, ‘I decide’, replies IG Pon Manickavel
The Court then directed IG Pon Manickavel to put his submissions in writing.
Uttar Pradesh: Idols of Ram, Laxman, Janki stolen from temple in Mau
A police team with forensic experts is investigating the case.
The indefatigable, the defiant, the man of honour: What it means to be Pon Manickavel
IG Pon Manickavel is due to retire in November.
Uttar Pradesh: Police arrested man for stealing idols and valuables from Shanidev temple
India's rich cultural heritage is at a constant threat as cases of illegal antique trafficking is gaining strength
