Theft of Modi's Gifted Gold Crown Sparks Diplomatic Tensions

A gold crown gifted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was stolen from Bangladesh's Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple during Durga Puja celebrations. Authorities have launched a manhunt, releasing CCTV footage of the suspect. India's High Commission in Dhaka expressed concerns, urging immediate recovery and justice.

A gold crown, gifted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was brazenly stolen from a temple in Satkhira, Bangladesh, during Durga Puja festivities, sparking diplomatic concerns.

Bangladesh police identified a suspect through CCTV footage and launched an intensive manhunt to retrieve the precious artifact from the Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple, stolen during a narrow window on Thursday afternoon.

India's High Commission in Dhaka issued a statement urging Bangladeshi authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and bring the culprits to justice, amid heightened security during the religious festival.

(With inputs from agencies.)