New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- Delhi Police on Monday said they have apprehended a man from Hapur in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the theft of a gold Kalash (Urn) estimated to be worth Rs 1 crore, from a religious programme held near the Red Fort in the national capital.

According to the Delhi Police's Crime Branch, the accused has been identified as Bhushan Verma, a resident of Hapur.

According to the police, the theft took place in a park near the Red Fort and was reported on September 3.

Along with a big jhari golden kalash (Urn) approximately weighing 760 grams a small jhari studded with diamonds, rubies, and emeralds and other items were reported stolen during the religious function organised by the Jain community.

Some of the stolen ...