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America returns stolen antiquities to India : Taking an important decision in the interest of India, the US government has returned 248 stolen ancient objects to India. This decision has enhanced the cultural heritage of the country. Over the years, many valuable artefacts have been taken out of India illegally or smuggled out.
America took the decision during PM Modi's visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited America. Meanwhile, taking a historic decision, the American government has returned 248 stolen ancient objects to India. The decision to return these artefacts underlines the growing importance of international law protecting cultural property.
Theft of cultural heritage is a challenge for all countries
The issue of restitution of cultural property has become an important issue for all countries in international law. It often happens that due to incidents like war, smuggling, the heritage of some countries gets damaged as well as the heritage itself. Due to which this law has become important for all countries. As far as India is concerned, the country's heritage has been unsafe for decades, leading to theft and illegal export of artefacts.
America promised to return the artifacts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the US in 2016, during which American officials promised to return 157 stolen artefacts. PM Modi recently visited America and during this, the American government took an important step and returned 248 additional antiquities.