Delhi: Gold-plated 'kalash' worth Rs 40 lakh stolen from Jain Temple in Jyoti Nagar area

In a brazen theft, a gold-plated 'kalash' (ornamental urn) valued at around Rs 40 lakh was stolen from the spire of a Jain temple located in Jyoti Nagar, northeast Delhi. The stolen kalash, made of 'asth-dhatu', a sacred alloy of eight metals, carried approximately 200 grams of gold and weighed between 25 to 30 kilograms. The incident occurred on the night of October 10-11, coinciding with Karva Chauth celebrations when most local residents were occupied with festivities. The temple was closed that night, and the theft was discovered the following morning by temple staff.​

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