Crown Gifted by PM Modi to Bangladesh's Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple Stolen; India Urges Investigation

Oct 11, 2024, 05:45 AM

The crown gifted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple in Satkhira, Bangladesh, has been reported stolen. The silver and gold-plated crown, adorning the head of Goddess Kali, was presented during Modi's 2021 visit to Bangladesh on the occasion of the country's 50th anniversary of liberation from Pakistan. CCTV footage shows a thief stealing the crown shortly after the temple priest concluded the day's worship rituals. The Indian High Commission in Dhaka has expressed deep concern, officially urging the Bangladesh government to "investigate the theft, recover the crown, and take action against the perpetrators." The Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peeths in the Indian subcontinent and holds significant religious importance.