Buddha idols stolen from Hazaribag recovered from Ranchi
(India)TNN (2021). Buddha idols stolen from Hazaribag recovered from Ranchi. The Times of India. 26 March.
Karur police recover seven stolen panchaloha idols, gold ornaments
(India)TNN (2020). Karur police recover seven stolen panchaloha idols, gold ornaments. The Times of India. 14 March.
Precious idols stolen from Purnia temple
(India)TNN (2020). Precious idols stolen from Purnia temple. The Times of India. 13 March.
Picture of stolen Thirumangai Alwar idol matches one in London Museum
(India; United Kingdom)TNN (2020). Picture of stolen Thirumangai Alwar idol matches one in London Museum. The Times of India. 13 February.
Two weeks gone by, but cops yet to solve golden crown theft case
(India)TNN (2019). Two weeks gone by, but cops yet to solve golden crown theft case. The Times of India. 16 February.
Tamil Nadu: Case filed 47 yrs after theft of 7 idols worth Rs 110 crore
(India)TNN (2019). Tamil Nadu: Case filed 47 yrs after theft of 7 idols worth Rs 110 crore. The Times of India. 15 February.
One arrested for idol theft
(India)TNN (2019). One arrested for idol theft. The Times of India. 14 February.
Man held in Kanyakumari for idol theft
(India)TNN (2019). Man held in Kanyakumari for idol theft. The Times of India. 13 February.
HR and CE officials complain to DGP against Pon Manickavel
(India)TNN (2018). HR and CE officials complain to DGP against Pon Manickavel. The Times of India. 28 December.
Sandalwood tree stolen from Kamatibaug zoo
(India)TNN (2018). Sandalwood tree stolen from Kamatibaug zoo. The Times of India. 23 December.
Navlakha antique theft: Four held
(India)TNN (2018). Navlakha antique theft: Four held. The Times of India. 23 December.
Antiques stolen from Gondal's Navlakha Palace
(India)TNN (2018). Antiques stolen from Gondal's Navlakha Palace. The Times of India. 19 December.
Fisherman finds two stolen idols from Kanchi lake
(India)TNN (2018). Fisherman finds two stolen idols from Kanchi lake. The Times of India. 19 September.
Idol wing starts probe at Srirangam
(India)TNN (2018). Idol wing starts probe at Srirangam. The Times of India. 7 September.
Antique silver articles stolen from Wankaner palace
(India)TNN (2018). Antique silver articles stolen from Wankaner palace. The Times of India. 21 July.
Heritage chairs in Delhi: FIR filed
(India)TNN (2018). Heritage chairs in Delhi: FIR filed. The Times of India. 15 July.
Idol theft: HC pulls up government for dragging its feet
(India)TNN (2018). Idol theft: HC pulls up government for dragging its feet. The Times of India. 14 July.
3 metal idols stolen from city temple
(India)TNN (2018). 3 metal idols stolen from city temple. The Times of India. 12 July.
Another temple heist: 10 gold-plated crowns, 9 canopies stolen in Sec 19
(India)TNN (2018). Another temple heist: 10 gold-plated crowns, 9 canopies stolen in Sec 19. The Times of India. 11 April.
10 wooden idols go missing from temple in Mamallapuram
(India)TNN (2018). 10 wooden idols go missing from temple in Mamallapuram. The Times of India. 11 April.
100-year-old panchaloha idol stolen from temple
(India)TNN (2018). 100-year-old panchaloha idol stolen from temple. The Times of India. 25 January.
Teen foils 'theft attempt' at Curca church
(India)TNN (2018). Teen foils 'theft attempt' at Curca church. The Times of India. 14 January.
'Bring back stolen Buddhist statue to Amaravati'
(India; Australia)TNN (2018). 'Bring back stolen Buddhist statue to Amaravati'. The Times of India. 10 January.
5.75kg gold stolen from idol, police begin investigation
(India)TNN (2018). 5.75kg gold stolen from idol, police begin investigation. The Times of India. 3 January.
Dinosaur footprint damaged, fossils from Jurassic era lying scattered
(India)TNN (2017). Dinosaur footprint damaged, fossils from Jurassic era lying scattered. The Times of India. 22 December.
Idol theft case: Witness identifies suspended DSP
(India)TNN (2017). Idol theft case: Witness identifies suspended DSP. The Times of India. 20 November.
Delhi museum thieves held in Kolkata
(India)TNN (2017). Delhi museum thieves held in Kolkata. The Times of India. 15 November.
Thieves target Jain temple 2nd time in 2 months, get away with 25kg silver
(India)TNN (2017). Thieves target Jain temple 2nd time in 2 months, get away with 25kg silver. The Times of India. 12 November.
Idol theft case: Masterminds arrested
(India)TNN (2017). Idol theft case: Masterminds arrested. The Times of India. 7 November.
3 held, 23-year-old idol theft case cracked
(India)TNN (2017). 3 held, 23-year-old idol theft case cracked. The Times of India. 6 November.
600-year-old idol worth Rs 2.35 crore recovered, 4 held
(India; Malaysia)TNN (2017). 600-year-old idol worth Rs 2.35 crore recovered, 4 held. The Times of India. 12 October.
4 try to steal idol from temple, land in villagers' net
(India)TNN (2017). 4 try to steal idol from temple, land in villagers' net. The Times of India. 2 October.
Four including temple staff held for stealing silver palanquin
(India)TNN (2017). Four including temple staff held for stealing silver palanquin. The Times of India. 29 September.
Burglars steal Rs 22,000 silver sheet from templevalued at Rs 22,000 stolen from temple in Baner
(India)TNN (2017). Burglars steal Rs 22,000 silver sheet from templevalued at Rs 22,000 stolen from temple in Baner. The Times of India. 18 September.
Absconding idol theft accused arrested
(India)TNN (2017). Absconding idol theft accused arrested. The Times of India. 30 August.
Subash Kapoor, 10 others produced before court
(India)TNN (2017). Subash Kapoor, 10 others produced before court. The Times of India. 30 August.
Gang of four held, three panchaloha idols recovered from them
(India)TNN (2017). Gang of four held, three panchaloha idols recovered from them. The Times of India. 19 August.
Seven Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment department officials booked for theft of 6 idols
(India)TNN (2017). Seven Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment department officials booked for theft of 6 idols. The Times of India. 2 August.
Antiques smuggling: 'Kingpin' loaned artefacts to museum to get legal tag
(India)TNN (2017). Antiques smuggling: 'Kingpin' loaned artefacts to museum to get legal tag. The Times of India. 31 July.
Idol smuggling theft of nat'l treasure: HC
(India)TNN (2017). Idol smuggling theft of nat'l treasure: HC. The Times of India. 22 July.
Jatin Das painting 'stolen' by former ED couriered to Air India
(India)TNN (2017). Jatin Das painting 'stolen' by former ED couriered to Air India. The Times of India. 21 July.
Two arrested in emerald lingam theft
(India)TNN (2017). Two arrested in emerald lingam theft. The Times of India. 4 July.
Why idol wing personnel who sold antiques are not arrested, asks High Court
(India)TNN (2017). Why idol wing personnel who sold antiques are not arrested, asks High Court. The Times of India. 30 June.
SI arrested for idol theft, HC calls for case records
(India)TNN (2017). SI arrested for idol theft, HC calls for case records. The Times of India. 28 June.
Smuggling of idols: Advance bail plea of Delhi-based man opposed
(India)TNN (2017). Smuggling of idols: Advance bail plea of Delhi-based man opposed. The Times of India. 21 June.
Officials start fencing seized stone idols at Egmore govt museum
(India)TNN (2017). Officials start fencing seized stone idols at Egmore govt museum. The Times of India. 17 June.
Australia returns Tamil Nadu's antique idol stolen by notorious smuggler Kapoor
(India; Australia)TNN (2017). Australia returns Tamil Nadu's antique idol stolen by notorious smuggler Kapoor. The Times of India. 27 May.
Cops recover stolen idols worth Rs 180 crore
(India)TNN (2017). Cops recover stolen idols worth Rs 180 crore. The Times of India. 13 May.
Three panchaloha idols stolen in Thanjavur
(India)TNN (2017). Three panchaloha idols stolen in Thanjavur. The Times of India. 2 May.
For God's sake, save our idols from New York parties
(India; United States of America)TNN (2017). For God's sake, save our idols from New York parties. The Times of India. 20 April.
Precious locket of Ambalappuzha temple goes missing; probe on
(India)TNN (2017). Precious locket of Ambalappuzha temple goes missing; probe on. The Times of India. 20 April.
200-yr-old bronze temple idol stolen
(India)TNN (2017). 200-yr-old bronze temple idol stolen. The Times of India. 15 April.
2 arrested for smuggling 11th C idol
(India)TNN (2017). 2 arrested for smuggling 11th C idol. The Times of India. 13 April.
Idols worth lakhs found missing from temple
(India)TNN (2017). Idols worth lakhs found missing from temple. The Times of India. 21 March.
Three burglars held, stolen items worth thousands recovered
(India)TNN (2017). Three burglars held, stolen items worth thousands recovered. The Times of India. 21 March.
Four ancient Panchaloha idols were reported stolen from a Ramalayam temple in Choutuppa
(India)TNN (2017). Four ancient Panchaloha idols were reported stolen from a Ramalayam temple in Choutuppa. The Times of India. 19 March.
Police recover 195 ancient gold coins from Tonk in 3 months
(India)TNN (2017). Police recover 195 ancient gold coins from Tonk in 3 months. The Times of India. 5 March.
Nagpur University finally lodges FIR in coins theft case
(India)TNN (2017). Nagpur University finally lodges FIR in coins theft case. The Times of India. 3 March.
Panchaloha idol stolen from temple near Ariyalur
(India)TNN (2017). Panchaloha idol stolen from temple near Ariyalur. The Times of India. 27 February.
Five held with stolen panchaloha idol
(India)TNN (2017). Five held with stolen panchaloha idol. Bosco Dominique. 23 February.
Bihar govt to prepare list of idols, artefacts in temples
(India)TNN (2017). Bihar govt to prepare list of idols, artefacts in temples. The Times of India. 16 February.
Kailash Satyarthi's stolen Nobel replica recovered, 3 arrested
(India)TNN (2017). Kailash Satyarthi's stolen Nobel replica recovered, 3 arrested. The Times of India. 12 February.
Burglary in Chhota Udepur palace, antiques stolen
(India)TNN (2017). Burglary in Chhota Udepur palace, antiques stolen. The Times of India. 30 January.
2 arrested over Karave temple theft case
(India)TNN (2017). 2 arrested over Karave temple theft case. The Times of India. 18 January.
Raza's work wasn't stolen, he had taken it back
(India)TNN (2017). Raza's work wasn't stolen, he had taken it back. The Times of India. 13 January.
2 arrested for breaking into art gallery
(India)TNN (2017). 2 arrested for breaking into art gallery. The Times of India. 12 January.
Stolen Panchaloha idols seized from trio on bike
(India)TNN (2017). Stolen Panchaloha idols seized from trio on bike. The Times of India. 12 January.
Cash, silver stolen from Ludhiana temple
(India)TNN (2016). Cash, silver stolen from Ludhiana temple. The Times of India. 31 December.
Indore: Theft at a temple at Subhash Chowk
(India)TNN (2016). Indore: Theft at a temple at Subhash Chowk. The Times of India. 26 December.
Pratyangira idol and two other artefacts back in India
(India; Australia)TNN (2016). Pratyangira idol and two other artefacts back in India. The Times of India. 26 December.
Jain idol found broken in Rajgir temple
(India)TNN (2016). Jain idol found broken in Rajgir temple. The Times of India. 18 December.
Not allowed to pray, man steals Shivalinga
(India)TNN (2016). Not allowed to pray, man steals Shivalinga. The Times of India. 13 December.
Stolen shehnais not registered with cultural dept
(India)TNN (2016). Stolen shehnais not registered with cultural dept. The Times of India. 10 December.
Idol thieves' gang busted, two arrested in Bhagalpur
(India)TNN (2016). Idol thieves' gang busted, two arrested in Bhagalpur. The Times of India. 6 December.
206 ancient silver coins seized from villagers in Vellore district
(India)TNN (2016). 206 ancient silver coins seized from villagers in Vellore district. The Times of India. 30 November.
4 idols stolen from TN temple seized, man, son arrested
(India)TNN (2016). 4 idols stolen from TN temple seized, man, son arrested. The Times of India. 30 November.
Nalanda cops recover 3 stolen idols, arrest 1
(India)TNN (2016). Nalanda cops recover 3 stolen idols, arrest 1. The Times of India. 30 November.
12 years on, Nobel medal theft suspect held again
(India)TNN (2016). 12 years on, Nobel medal theft suspect held again. The Times of India. 27 November.
Idol thief hires 5 in jail to snatch chains
(India)TNN (2016). Idol thief hires 5 in jail to snatch chains. The Times of India. 23 November.
Temple theft: Cops recover crown, arrest 3
(India)TNN (2016). Temple theft: Cops recover crown, arrest 3. The Times of India. 7 November.
Crown worth 4 Lakh stolen in Bagulamukhi temple
(India)TNN (2016). Crown worth 4 Lakh stolen in Bagulamukhi temple. The Times of India. 29 October.
Idol smuggler held, eleven panchaloha idols recovered
(India)TNN (2016). Idol smuggler held, eleven panchaloha idols recovered. The Times of India. 27 October.
Temple doors found open but all valuables intact
(India)TNN (2016). Temple doors found open but all valuables intact. The Times of India. 27 October.
Thieves steal idols, jewels from 3 temples
(India)TNN (2016). Thieves steal idols, jewels from 3 temples. The Times of India. 26 October.
'Destroying damaged ancient sculptures a crime'
(India)TNN (2016). 'Destroying damaged ancient sculptures a crime'. The Times of India. 24 October.
Sellers of ancient coins in Tamil Nadu make a killing online
(India)TNN (2016). Sellers of ancient coins in Tamil Nadu make a killing online. The Times of India. 20 October.
Arrested men smuggled many idols out of TN: Police
(India)TNN (2016). Arrested men smuggled many idols out of TN: Police. The Times of India. 19 October.
Police crack 4-yr-old temple theft case, 2 held
(India)TNN (2016). Police crack 4-yr-old temple theft case, 2 held. The Times of India. 17 October.
Emerald lingam missing from TN temple locker
(India)TNN (2016). Emerald lingam missing from TN temple locker. The Times of India. 12 October.
Raza's missing 'Bindu' traced to city
(India)TNN (2016). Raza's missing 'Bindu' traced to city. The Times of India. 3 October.
Youth arrested for thefts in 8 temples
(India)TNN (2016). Youth arrested for thefts in 8 temples. The Times of India. 21 September.
Thieves break into temple, steal antiques worth crores
(India)TNN (2016). Thieves break into temple, steal antiques worth crores. The Times of India. 10 September.
Shutdown over takeover of Raghunath temple
(India)TNN (2016). Shutdown over takeover of Raghunath temple. The Times of India. 28 July.
Panchaloha idol found in sand heap
(India)TNN (2016). Panchaloha idol found in sand heap. The Times of India. 26 July.
14 rare idols stolen from Jain temple
(India)TNN (2016). 14 rare idols stolen from Jain temple. The Times of India. 24 July.
Six temples burgled in one night in Maddur taluk
(India)TNN (2016). Six temples burgled in one night in Maddur taluk. The Times of India. 21 July.
'Smugglers' fell sandalwood trees
(India)TNN (2016). 'Smugglers' fell sandalwood trees. The Times of India. 20 July.
Idol robberies rising in Chhattisgarh, allege Congress
(India)TNN (2016). Idol robberies rising in Chhattisgarh, allege Congress. The Times of India. 14 July.
Items smuggled under guise of iron goods
(India)TNN (2016). Items smuggled under guise of iron goods. The Times of India. 11 July.
5-star hotel employee held for temple theft
(India)TNN (2016). 5-star hotel employee held for temple theft. The Times of India. 29 June.
Police arrest idol smuggler, seize 9 ancient statues
(India)TNN (2016). Police arrest idol smuggler, seize 9 ancient statues. The Times of India. 25 June.
Four students picked up for possessing 'bronze' idol, released
(India)TNN (2016). Four students picked up for possessing 'bronze' idol, released. The Times of India. 24 June.
Over 14 lakh antiquities documented, data on NMMA website
(India)TNN (2016). Over 14 lakh antiquities documented, data on NMMA website. The Times of India. 23 June.
Officials to carry out raids in idol smuggler's Karnataka properties
(India)TNN (2016). Officials to carry out raids in idol smuggler's Karnataka properties. The Times of India. 13 June.
PM Modi's quest to bring back cultural artefacts started in 2003
(India)TNN (2016). PM Modi's quest to bring back cultural artefacts started in 2003. The Times of India. 8 June.
ASI team inspects idols seized from smuggler
(India)TNN (2016). ASI team inspects idols seized from smuggler. The Times of India. 7 June.
Idol stolen in Tirupur turns out to be fake, three suspected smugglers released
(India)TNN (2016). Idol stolen in Tirupur turns out to be fake, three suspected smugglers released. The Times of India. 6 June.
Thiruverumbur police recovers stone idols of Hindu deities from Cauvery river
(India)TNN (2016). Thiruverumbur police recovers stone idols of Hindu deities from Cauvery river. The Times of India. 5 June.
Cops tracking Kaluchari-era missing idols in US
(India)TNN (2016). Cops tracking Kaluchari-era missing idols in US. The Times of India. 2 June.
Woman arrested for damaging idols in temple
(India)TNN (2016). Woman arrested for damaging idols in temple. The Times of India. 26 May.
Stolen artefacts: Cops to raid another warehouse
(India)TNN (2016). Stolen artefacts: Cops to raid another warehouse. The Times of India. 4 May.
Dolls theft: Cops clueless even after 40 days
(India)TNN (2016). Dolls theft: Cops clueless even after 40 days. The Times of India. 5 April.
3 panchaloha idols stolen from temple
(India)TNN (2016). 3 panchaloha idols stolen from temple. The Times of India. 30 March.
Man nabbed with stolen bronze idol in Tasmac shop
(India)TNN (2016). Man nabbed with stolen bronze idol in Tasmac shop. The Times of India. 27 March.
7 kalasams stolen from temple in Pallavaram
(India)TNN (2016). 7 kalasams stolen from temple in Pallavaram. The Times of India. 22 March.
Rama idol stolen from Kashi temple
(India)TNN (2016). Rama idol stolen from Kashi temple. The Times of India. 17 March.
800gm silver articles stolen from temple
(India)TNN (2016). 800gm silver articles stolen from temple. The Times of India. 14 March.
Violence, dead bufallo, stolen idol raise tensions in Agra district
(India)TNN (2016). Violence, dead bufallo, stolen idol raise tensions in Agra district. The Times of India. 13 March.
Temple theft case: police custody of main accused extended
(India)TNN (2016). Temple theft case: police custody of main accused extended. The Times of India. 10 March.
Cops crack Pimpri temple theft case, 3 in net
(India)TNN (2016). Cops crack Pimpri temple theft case, 3 in net. The Times of India. 4 March.
'Stringent action in temple thefts must'
(India)TNN (2016). 'Stringent action in temple thefts must'. The Times of India. 3 March.
Calangute theft probe draws blank
(India)TNN (2016). Calangute theft probe draws blank. The Times of India. 24 February.
Govt faces challenges in protecting Bihar heritage sites
(India)TNN (2016). Govt faces challenges in protecting Bihar heritage sites. The Times of India. 18 February.
20 idols stolen from 2 temples in Udaipur
(India)TNN (2016). 20 idols stolen from 2 temples in Udaipur. The Times of India. 16 February.
Thieves caught robbing Jain temple on cam
(India)TNN (2016). Thieves caught robbing Jain temple on cam. The Times of India. 10 February.
Probe team seeks record of Corbusier furniture
(India)TNN (2016). Probe team seeks record of Corbusier furniture. The Times of India. 21 January.
Ahir for rules to stop melting of ancient coins
(India)TNN (2016). Ahir for rules to stop melting of ancient coins. The Times of India. 16 January.
Thieves target two temples in Junagadh
(India)TNN (2016). Thieves target two temples in Junagadh. The Times of India. 8 January.
Three idols stolen from Bhilwara temples
(India)TNN (2016). Three idols stolen from Bhilwara temples. The Times of India. 2 January.
Theft raises security concerns in temple village
(India)TNN (2015). Theft raises security concerns in temple village. The Times of India. 7 December.
Jain Sangh plea for recovery of stolen idol
(India)TNN (2015). Jain Sangh plea for recovery of stolen idol. The Times of India. 4 December.
State museums still await CCTV cameras
(India)TNN (2015). State museums still await CCTV cameras. The Times of India. 27 November.
Cops release burglar's pics, suspect old convict
(India)TNN (2015). Cops release burglar's pics, suspect old convict. The Times of India. 26 November.
Idol theft: Police teams rushed to K'taka, Delhi
(India)TNN (2015). Idol theft: Police teams rushed to K'taka, Delhi. The Times of India. 21 November.
Idol smugglers' gang busted in Alwar, 10 held
(India)TNN (2015). Idol smugglers' gang busted in Alwar, 10 held. The Times of India. 20 November.
Are you buying stolen art?
(India)TNN (2015). Are you buying stolen art?. The Times of India. 13 October.
43 artefacts smuggled out of T in 2014: NCRB
(India)TNN (2015). 43 artefacts smuggled out of T in 2014: NCRB. The Times of India. 14 September.
After film director, woman arrested in idol theft case
(India)TNN (2015). After film director, woman arrested in idol theft case. The Times of India. 26 August.
Cop involved in idol theft also ran rice puller gang
(India)TNN (2015). Cop involved in idol theft also ran rice puller gang. The Times of India. 17 August.
Thieves strike Vijayapura temple, make away with jewellery worth 12.7lakh
(India)TNN (2015). Thieves strike Vijayapura temple, make away with jewellery worth 12.7lakh. The Times of India. 31 July.
500-yr-old idols stolen from Jain temple in Kanker, 4 recovered
(India)TNN (2015). 500-yr-old idols stolen from Jain temple in Kanker, 4 recovered. The Times of India. 25 July.
Robbery attempt at Jain temple foiled
(India)TNN (2015). Robbery attempt at Jain temple foiled. The Times of India. 5 July.
Gold, silver ornaments stolen from Gondal temple
(India)TNN (2015). Gold, silver ornaments stolen from Gondal temple. The Times of India. 17 May.
Ancient idols worth Rs 77cr being smuggled out seized in Chennai
(India)TNN (2015). Ancient idols worth Rs 77cr being smuggled out seized in Chennai. The Times of India. 15 May.
One held for Bangalore temple theft
(India)TNN (2015). One held for Bangalore temple theft. The Times of India. 7 April.
Three held with stolen ashtadhatu idols
(India)TNN (2015). Three held with stolen ashtadhatu idols. The Times of India. 7 January.
102 cases of temple thefts registered in 18 months, Himachal Pradesh govt informs House
(India)TNN (2014). 102 cases of temple thefts registered in 18 months, Himachal Pradesh govt informs House. The Times of India. 9 August.
Blogger gives crucial leads in idol hunt
(India)TNN (2014). Blogger gives crucial leads in idol hunt. The Times of India. 3 April.