India has expressed deep concern regarding the theft of a religious article from the Jeshoreshwari Temple in Bangladesh and has urged local law enforcement to thoroughly investigate the incident and hold the responsible parties accountable. The High Commission in Dhaka is actively engaged with Bangladeshi authorities concerning this matter.
The stolen crown belonged to the Goddess Kali and was presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the temple in March 2021. The theft allegedly took place on Thursday between 2:00 PM and 2:30 PM, shortly after Temple Priest Dilip Mukherjee finished the day’s worship. The crown was later found missing from the deity’s head by the cleaning staff.
Inspector Taizul Islam of the Shyamnagar Police Station mentioned that they are currently reviewing CCTV footage to identify the perpetrator. The crown, crafted from silver and gold-plated materials, holds significant cultural and religious importance.
The Jeshoreshwari Temple is regarded as one of the 51 Shakti Peeths in Hindu mythology, symbolizing the goddess’s presence in various regions of India and neighboring countries. The name “Jeshoreshwari” translates to “Goddess of Jeshore.” During his visit on March 27, 2021, PM Modi placed the crown on the deity’s head as a symbolic gesture, reinforcing the temple’s cultural significance.
In a statement on X, the High Commission of India in Bangladesh reiterated its concern over the theft and urged the Bangladeshi government to take swift action to recover the crown and prosecute those responsible.
