Crown Gifted by PM Modi Stolen from Bangladesh Temple
The theft of the culturally significant crown from Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple was captured on CCTV, prompting calls for action from Indian authorities.
- The crown, made of silver and gold-plated, was gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple in March 2021.
- CCTV footage shows an unidentified man in a white T-shirt and jeans stealing the crown, which he concealed under his shirt before leaving the temple.
- The theft occurred on Thursday between 2:00 pm and 2:30 pm, shortly after the temple priest had completed his duties for the day.
- The Indian High Commission in Dhaka has urged Bangladeshi authorities to investigate the theft and recover the crown, emphasizing its cultural and religious importance.
- The Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peeths in Hinduism, believed to be the site where parts of Goddess Sati fell, making it a significant religious site.
Hindustan Times 
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