Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Main Accused in Delhi Jain Temple Kalash Theft Case Arrested
Police have caught the main person they believe stole a shiny golden pot from a Jain temple.
This pot, which is like a special urn, was on top of the temple and is worth a lot of money.
The police say they found a knife on the person when they arrested him.
This person has apparently done bad things before.
Earlier, the police had also caught two people who buy and sell old items because they found parts of the stolen pot with them.
The temple staff noticed the pot was gone one day, and security cameras showed someone climbing down after taking it.
This happened when many people were busy with a festival.
Main accused in the theft of a gold-plated 'kalash' from a Delhi Jain temple arrested.
The accused, identified as Munna alias Salim (23), was apprehended with a button-actuated knife.
The stolen kalash, made of 'ashta-dhatu' and gold, is valued between Rs 35-40 lakh.
The theft occurred on October 11 from the Jain temple in Jyoti Nagar.
Previously, two scrap dealers were arrested in connection with the recovery of parts of the stolen kalash.
- Who
- Munna alias Salim (23), the main accused, and previously arrested scrap dealers.
- What
- Arrest of the main accused in the theft of a gold-plated 'kalash' from a Jain temple, with a knife recovered.
- When
- The main accused was arrested recently; the theft occurred on October 11.
- Where
- Jyoti Nagar, northeast Delhi.
- Why
- The accused allegedly stole the kalash from the top of the Jain temple.
Law Enforcement
Accused
Confession to Theft
Law Enforcement
The accused confessed to stealing the kalash from the Jain temple.
Accused
The accused's confession is part of the police investigation.
Criminal History
Law Enforcement
The accused is a habitual offender with previous criminal cases including robbery and theft.
Accused
The accused's past involvement in criminal cases is noted by law enforcement.
- Accused Name
- Munna alias Salim
- Accused Age
- 23
- Arrest Location
- New Seemapuri
- Recovered Item
- Button-actuated knife
- Stolen Item
- Gold-plated kalash (urn)
- Kalash Value
- Rs 35-40 lakh
- Kalash Material
- Ashta-dhatu (alloy of eight metals) with 200 grams of gold
- Theft Date
- October 11
