Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Woman Alleges Gold Chain Theft at Bageshwar Baba Event
A woman from Howrah says her gold chain disappeared at a religious event.
The event was led by Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, also known as Bageshwar Baba.
It took place at the Liluah workshop ground on September 4.
The woman is Anita Devi Shaw.
She said the chain weighed about 12 to 14 grams.
She reported the theft to Belur police station.
She said it happened between 12:30 p.m.
and 2:30 p.m.
The event was also controversial because of comments about avoiding fish and meat during Durga Puja.
Howrah resident Anita Devi Shaw reported that her gold chain was stolen during a religious gathering led by Dhirendra Krishna Shastri.
Shaw filed a complaint at Belur police station after the event at Liluah workshop ground on September 4.
She said the necklace weighed approximately 12 to 14 grams.
According to her complaint, the theft occurred between 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. during the Shri Hanuman Katha and Divya Darbar.
The event also faced political and cultural backlash after Shastri appealed to people not to cook or eat fish or meat during Durga Puja.
- Who
- Howrah resident Anita Devi Shaw reported the alleged theft during an event led by Dhirendra Krishna Shastri.
- What
- A gold chain weighing approximately 12 to 14 grams was allegedly stolen.
- When
- The alleged theft occurred between 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on September 4.
- Where
- The event was held at the Liluah workshop ground; Shaw filed her complaint at Belur police station.
- Why
- Shaw said she reported the loss after noticing the chain was missing and being unable to find it.
Critics and Congress Leaders
Bageshwar Baba’s Appeal
Food-related appeal during Durga Puja
Critics and Congress Leaders
Congress leaders in West Bengal protested against the appeal, which critics viewed as a contentious intervention in the state’s cultural and religious practices.
Bageshwar Baba’s Appeal
Dhirendra Krishna Shastri appealed to people in West Bengal not to cook or eat fish or meat during Durga Puja festivities.
- Complainant
- Anita Devi Shaw
- Reported location
- Liluah workshop ground
- Police station
- Belur police station
- Date of event
- September 4
- Reported theft window
- 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Jewellery weight
- Approximately 12 to 14 grams
- Event
- Shri Hanuman Katha and Divya Darbar