Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Ashoka University Professor Arrested for Alleged Museum Replica Theft
A professor from Ashoka University was arrested at a Delhi museum for allegedly taking a replica of the Dancing Girl statue.
A security guard noticed the missing item, leading to the professor's identification.
The professor was charged with theft but was granted bail.
He claims he accidentally put the replica in his bag along with other purchased items.
CCTV footage seems to support his version.
The university will now look into what happened.
The police made an arrest because the report came from the security.
A professor from Ashoka University was arrested for allegedly stealing a statue replica.
The incident occurred at the National Museum in Delhi on Saturday.
The stolen item was a replica of the Mohenjodaro Dancing Girl.
The professor was charged with theft and handling stolen property.
The professor claims it was an accident and was granted bail.
- Who
- A 46-year-old professor from Ashoka University
- What
- Allegedly took a replica of the Dancing Girl statue
- When
- Saturday afternoon, around 2:40 pm
- Where
- National Museum in Delhi
- Why
- The professor claims it was an accident; he mistakenly put the replica in his bag.
Theft Allegation
Professor's Defense
Intent
Theft Allegation
The professor is accused of intentionally stealing the replica.
Professor's Defense
The professor claims he accidentally included the replica with other items purchased.
- Accused
- 46-year-old Ashoka University professor
- Stolen Item
- Replica of Mohenjodaro Dancing Girl statue
- Location
- National Museum, Delhi
- Date of Incident
- Saturday
- Time of Incident
- Around 2:40 pm
- Charges
- Theft and handling stolen property
- Status
- Granted bail
- University Response
- Will conduct an inquiry
Sources
Ashoka University professor booked for stealing replica of the famous Mohenjo-Daro statue from Delhi's National Museum
‘Dancing girl’ replica stolen from Delhi’s National Museum; FIR filed against Ashoka University professor
