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Taking prompt action, the police has revealed a major incident of theft in the historical Shantinath Digambar Jain temple located in Chatra district of Jharkhand. A 100 year old precious idol of Ashtadhatu was stolen from this temple located in Itkhori police station area, which was recovered by the police within just two hours.
What is the whole matter?
Temple manager Tarachand Jain had filed a complaint of theft at Itkhori police station on May 20. The statue had immense historical and religious significance, as it contained all Figures of 24 Tirthankaras are marked together.
Formation of special team: Considering the seriousness of the matter, a special team was formed under the leadership of Itkhori police station in-charge on the instructions of SP Animesh Naithani.
Success: Making better use of the Intelligence Network, the police arrested a person named Sandeep Singh. It was at the behest of the accused that the police recovered the stolen idol.
Committed the crime while drunk
During police interrogation, the accused made shocking revelations:
drug addict: Accused Sandeep Singh is a heavy smoker and addicted to ganja. He admitted that he was completely drunk at the time of the incident.
Conspiracy to take Delhi: The intention of the accused was not to sell the idol locally, but to take it to Karol Bagh in Delhi and dispose of it.
Seizure: The police have not only recovered the idol but have also seized the motorcycle used in the theft.
Price and historical importance of the statue
Chatra SP Animesh Naithani told in the press conference that the recovered idol is made of Ashtadhatu and is about 100 years old. Its price in the international market is around 50 lakh rupees Has been estimated. The recovery of this idol is being seen as a major success for the Jharkhand Police and the local administration.
