Dhaka: A crown belonging to Goddess Kali, gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 2021 visit, has been stolen from the Jeshoreshwari Temple in Bangladesh, according to media reports.
The theft occurred around 2 PM on Thursday, with local police now investigating the incident. Reports indicate that temple priest Dilip Mukherjee had left the premises after completing the day’s worship.
CCTV footage captured a man entering the temple, allegedly stealing the crown before fleeing the scene. The silver and gold-plated crown was placed on the deity by Modi during his visit to the temple in March 2021, located in Satkhira’s Shyamnagar.
The 12th-century Kali temple is situated in Iswanipur village. In response to the theft, the Indian High Commission in Bangladesh expressed its concern via a post on X, stating, “We have seen reports of the theft of the crown gifted by PM Modi to Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple (Satkhira) in 2021 during his visit to Bangladesh. We express deep concern & urge the Government of Bangladesh to investigate the theft, recover the crown & take action against the perpetrators.”
