Archive · 30 May 2025
Silver Idols Stolen from Madhya Pradesh Minister's Office
Someone stole silver statues of the Hindu gods Ganesha and Lakshmi from the office of a government minister in India.
The minister, Govind Singh Rajput, prayed to the idols daily.
When he arrived at his office, he noticed they were gone, and his staff knew nothing.
Security is investigating and checking security footage but hasn't found the thief yet.
The ministry officials believe the thief may have hidden the small statues in their pocket without attracting attention.
Silver idols of Ganesha and Lakshmi were stolen from a Madhya Pradesh minister's office.
The theft occurred in Minister Govind Singh Rajput's office in Bhopal.
Rajput discovered the idols missing and informed the security officer.
Security is investigating by checking CCTV footage.
The thief has not yet been identified, but the idols may have been small and easily concealed.
- Who
- Unknown; the idols belonged to Madhya Pradesh Minister Govind Singh Rajput.
- What
- Silver idols of Ganesha and Lakshmi were stolen.
- When
- A few days prior to the report publication date.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh minister Govind Singh Rajput's office in Bhopal.
- Why
- The motive for the theft is unknown.
- Stolen Items
- Silver idols of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi
- Minister
- Govind Singh Rajput
- Minister's Portfolio
- Food and Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection
- Location
- Bhopal
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- Office Location
- Third floor, Annex 2