Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Jain Priest Allegedly Steals Gold-Diamond Urns Near Red Fort
A man pretending to be a Jain priest stole two valuable gold urns decorated with diamonds and other gems from a religious event near the Red Fort.
These urns, called kalash, were worth a lot of money.
The thief took advantage of the busy welcome for important guests.
Police are investigating and using security cameras to find the person who did it.
The urns are very important to the Jain community, and the police are working to return them.
A man disguised as a Jain priest allegedly stole two gold-and-diamond-studded kalash from a Jain religious event.
The theft occurred during a ceremonial welcome in a park opposite Delhi's Red Fort.
Stolen items include a golden jhari, a gold coconut, and other sacred items.
The police identified the suspect with CCTV footage.
The event was organized by Sudhir Jain, and the kalash were used in daily rituals.
- Who
- A man disguised as a Jain priest and Delhi Police
- What
- Theft of two gold-and-diamond-studded kalash and other sacred items
- When
- Late Tuesday
- Where
- Park opposite Red Fort, Delhi
- Why
- Unknown
Theft of religious artifacts
Investigation and Recovery
Value of Items
Theft of religious artifacts
The value of the stolen items, estimated at ₹1.5 crore, is significant.
Investigation and Recovery
Police are actively investigating the theft to recover the stolen kalash and apprehend the suspect.
- Stolen Item
- Two gold-and-diamond-studded kalash (urns), gold jhari, gold coconut (760gm), and other sacred items
- Location
- Park opposite the Red Fort, Delhi
- Event
- Jain religious event
- Suspect
- Man disguised as a Jain priest
- Kalash Owner
- Businessman Sudhir Jain
- Stolen Date
- Late Tuesday
- Kalash Value
- ₹1.5 crore
Sources
Golden 'Kalash' Worth A Crore Stolen From Red Fort Jain Event, CCTV Shows
Golden Kalash worth Rs 1 Cr stolen from Red Fort during Jain religious event; suspect identified
Gold and diamond-studded urns stolen during religious event across Red Fort
Gold, Diamond-Studded 'Kalash' Worth A Crore Stolen From Red Fort During Religious Event
‘Disappeared in middle of program’: Diamond-studded golden urns worth ₹1.5 crore stolen from Red Fort
Delhi: Gold, Diamond-Studded Jhari Stolen Near Red Fort Premises During Religious Rituals
Kalash Worth Rs 1 Crore Stolen From Religious Ceremony In Delhi
Diamond heist at Red Fort: 'Kalash' worth 1.5 crore stolen from Red Fort, CCTV clip sparks manhunt
