Srinagar, Dec. 29 -- Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Awantipora sub district on Monday handed over a centuries-old stone sculpture to the Directorate of Archives, Archaeology & Museums, Jammu & Kashmir.
The centuries-old stone sculpture was recovered from the River Jhelum at Larkipora, Awantipora.
Police said the artefact was immediately secured and kept under safe custody under the supervision of the Station House Officer (SHO), Police Station Awantipora, to prevent any damage or misuse.
"Subsequently, in coordination with the Directorate of Archives, Archaeology & Museums, Jammu & Kashmir, the sculpture was formally handed over for detailed documentation, examination, and conservation in accordance with established archaeological standar...