Gold-plated crown gifted by PM Modi to Kali temple in Bangladesh stolen, CCTV footage goes viral - WATCH

Dhaka/New Delhi: The Indian High Commission in Dhaka on Friday expressed deep concern over the theft of a gold-plated crown gifted by Prime Minister Modi to the Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple in Satkhira, Bangladesh, in 2021 during his visit to the country.

The Indian High Commission also urged the Bangladesh interim government to investigate the theft and recover the crown, and take action against the perpetrators.

“We have seen reports of theft of the crown gifted by PM Modi to Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple (Satkhira) in 2021 during his visit to Bangladesh.

“We express deep concern & urge Govt of Bangladesh to investigate theft, recover the crown & take action against the perpetrators,” it said.

Sources said that the Indian High Commission in Dhaka is in touch with Bangladesh authorities over the theft.

A CCTV footage of the incident is going viral on the social media where a thief can be seen stealing the crown.

Watch the video here:

Sacred theft rocks Bangladesh! The crown of Goddess Kali, gifted by @narendramodi in 2021, has been stolen from Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple. #JusticeForGoddessKali #JeshoreshwariKaliTemple pic.twitter.com/C96JzCBNKM

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