Interrogation of 4 held leads to seizure of 1 more idol

Following the custodial interrogation of four arrested with two antique idols a week ago in Maduranthagam and Vellore, the Idol Wing sleuths recovered one more idol, that of Lord Krishna, weighing 185 grams, based on the confession of the accused.

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Published:25th Oct, 2021 at 3:16 AM

Chennai

According to a note from the Idol Wing, the left hand and leg of the idol were found cut. The accused were trying to sell the same for Rs 3 lakh. Sleuths had last Sunday arrested seven suspects and seized two idols, including one antique idol of Meenakshi Amman.

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Interrogation of 4 held leads to seizure of 1 more idol

Following the custodial interrogation of four arrested with two antique idols a week ago in Maduranthagam and Vellore, the Idol Wing sleuths recovered one more idol, that of Lord Krishna, weighing 185 grams, based on the confession of the accused.

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