Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Professor Booked for Nataraj Replica Theft at Museum
A professor from Haryana was caught with an extra statue replica at the National Museum in Delhi.
He had bought three replicas but was found with four.
The police were alerted, and the professor was booked for theft.
He claims the extra statue was a mistake.
The police are investigating the incident.
He was released on bail after interrogation.
The museum houses a vast collection of Indian and foreign artifacts.
A professor was booked for allegedly stealing a Nataraj statue replica from the National Museum.
The incident occurred during an official visit with students.
Security found the professor had one extra statue upon exit.
The professor was released on bail after initial questioning.
The professor claims the statue ended up in his bag by mistake.
- Who
- A professor from Ashoka University, Haryana
- What
- Allegedly stole a Nataraj statue replica
- When
- Unspecified
- Where
- National Museum, Delhi
- Why
- Under investigation; professor claims it was a mistake
- Incident
- Theft of Nataraj replica
- Location
- National Museum, Delhi
- Suspect
- Professor from Ashoka University, Haryana
- Date
- Unspecified
- Charges
- Theft
- Status
- Released on bail
