Posing as a Priest at Red Fort, Made Off with a Crore-Worth Urn

A Jain ceremony was being conducted in a park within Delhi's Red Fort complex. During this, an urn valued at one crore was stolen. The thief executed the theft so cleverly that no one noticed.

Source: aajtak

A Jain religious ritual is currently taking place at a park within the historic Red Fort complex in Delhi. This event has drawn a significant number of Jain followers. However, an urn valued at one crore, placed for the ceremony, was stealthily stolen, prompting a police complaint.

Thief Disguised as Priest Executes Precise Theft

Following the complaint, the police initiated an investigation and reviewed the installed CCTVs. It was then that the thief was spotted on camera. Disguised as a priest, the perpetrator entered the pavilion. While the attendees were engrossed in the ritual, the thief seized the opportunity and absconded with the precious urn.

Thief flees with urn in bag after theft from Red Fort

Source: aajtak

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The CCTV footage also reveals the suspect carrying a bag, in which the urn was concealed. With exceptional stealth, the urn was taken, leaving others unaware of the incident.

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The Urn Encrusted with Gold, Diamonds, and Rubies

The police reported that the theft occurred in the park at Gate Number 15 of the Red Fort complex during a Jain ceremony. The stolen urn was embedded with 760 grams of gold and 150 grams of diamonds, rubies, and emeralds. The suspect has been identified and is expected to be apprehended soon.