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Crime
200-year-old silver crown stolen from Vaishno Math temple in Gopalganj, Bihar, recovered
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 06:16 PM
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A roughly three‑lakh‑rupee, 200‑year‑old silver crown of Radha‑Krishna was stolen from the Vaishno Math temple in Katia, Gopalganj, but police recovered it within hours and arrested the prime suspect and the shopkeeper who bought it.
Police in Bihar announced the recovery of a historic silver crown, estimated to be about two centuries old, that had been stolen from the Vaishno Math temple in Katia, Gopalganj district. The crown, which depicts the deities Radha and Krishna, is valued at roughly three lakh rupees.
According to the investigation, the theft was reported early on, prompting a swift response from local law‑enforcement agencies. Within a few hours, officers traced the missing artifact to a local shop where it had been offered for sale.
The shopkeeper who attempted to purchase the crown was detained, and the primary suspect identified as the mastermind behind the robbery was also arrested. Both individuals are now in custody pending further inquiry.
Authorities emphasized that the rapid recovery underscores their commitment to protecting cultural and religious heritage in the state. The crown has been returned to the temple for safekeeping, and a detailed forensic examination is underway to determine how the breach occurred.
The incident has raised concerns among temple trustees about security measures, prompting calls for enhanced surveillance and stricter monitoring of valuable religious artifacts.
According to the investigation, the theft was reported early on, prompting a swift response from local law‑enforcement agencies. Within a few hours, officers traced the missing artifact to a local shop where it had been offered for sale.
The shopkeeper who attempted to purchase the crown was detained, and the primary suspect identified as the mastermind behind the robbery was also arrested. Both individuals are now in custody pending further inquiry.
Authorities emphasized that the rapid recovery underscores their commitment to protecting cultural and religious heritage in the state. The crown has been returned to the temple for safekeeping, and a detailed forensic examination is underway to determine how the breach occurred.
The incident has raised concerns among temple trustees about security measures, prompting calls for enhanced surveillance and stricter monitoring of valuable religious artifacts.