An urn worth around ₹1 crore, which is gold and gem-studded, was allegedly stolen from a park within the premises of Delhi’s Red Fort on Tuesday. The theft was carried out while a religious ceremony was being conducted by the Jain community, surprising devotees who were busy with the rituals.
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Details of the Stolen Urn
The stolen urn is a valuable artifact weighing approximately 760 grams in gold and with intricate carved designs of 150 grams of diamonds, rubies, and emeralds. The religious ritual was in process at the Red Fort park area near Gate No. 15 when the crime was committed. Delhi Police have made it clear that the robbery occurred within the park area and not in the main fort.
Investigation Underway
After the report, police got the matter investigated at once and are actively tracking the suspect. Authorities have secured CCTV footage that recorded the movements of the person. Police have identified the suspect and announced that soon an arrest will be made. FIR has been registered in the case under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.
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