Gold and diamond-studded ritual pots stolen during religious event across Red Fort
Police said the theft took place during a Jain religious event on Tuesday in the 15 August Park, which was attended by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
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CCTV footage from the venue reportedly showed suspicious movements of an individual. (Express Photo)Two gold-and-diamond-studded kalash (ritual pots) were stolen from a religious event held Tuesday at a park opposite the Red Fort complex, police said.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (North Delhi) Raja Banthia clarified that the theft occurred during the event that took place opposite the Red Fort complex and did not occur inside the historical fort.
Police said the theft took place during a Jain religious event, organised by the Jain Parv Pandal in the 15 August Park, that was attended by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The ritual pots disappeared from the stage amid the rush during the ceremonial welcome.
The kalash, worth crores, had been brought for daily rituals by a local businessman, Sudhir Jain. According to Jain’s complaint, the stolen items include a large gold jhari weighing approximately 760 grams, a coconut made of gold, and a smaller jhari studded with diamonds, rubies, and emeralds.
According to Jain’s complaint, the stolen items include a jhari studded with diamonds, rubies, and emeralds. (Express Photo)
CCTV footage from the venue reportedly showed suspicious movements of an individual. Investigators said they have identified the suspect and are hopeful of an early arrest.
The religious gathering of the Jain community has been underway at the Red Fort’s 15 August Park and will continue until September 9. The missing pots were considered a key part of the daily rituals.
Police have increased security in and around the venue and are questioning those present near the stage at the time of the incident.
Officials said teams are scanning CCTV recordings from multiple angles to trace the movements of the suspect after the theft. A case has been registered, and efforts are on to recover the stolen urns.
More details are awaited.
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