New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- A gold-plated kalash (urn) worth nearly Rs 40 lakh was allegedly stolen from the spire of a Jain temple in Delhi's Jyoti Nagar area, the Delhi Police said today.
In one of the clips, a man can be seen climbing down from a pole at the temple premises after allegedly stealing the gold-plated urn, while another video shows him carrying the kalash under the cover of darkness.
The incident occurred during the night between Friday and Saturday, when most residents in the area were occupied with Karva Chauth celebrations.
According to police, the stolen kalash, crafted from 'asth-dhatu' (an auspicious alloy of eight metals), was installed atop the temple several years ago. It contained roughly 200 grams of gold and is esti...