Theft Of Goddess Kali Crown Gifted By PM Modi: India Urges Bangladesh To Probe (Photo on X @PratimaBhoumik)
The theft of a crown gifted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple in Satkhira in 2021 during his visit to Bangladesh has caused controversy, with the Indian High Commission in Dhaka flagging its concerns with the Bangladesh government to investigate the matter.
The crown of goddess Kali at the Jeshoreshwari Temple in Bangladesh reportedly went stolen, according to a report by Bangladeshi media The Daily Star. The report said that the gold-plated crown of goddess Kali at the temple in Satkhira’s Shyamnagar was stolen on Thursday afternoon, and the cleaning staff noticed the missing object from the deity’s head.
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However, in a social media post, the Indian High Commission expressed its concern over the theft while urging the neighbouring country to investigate, recover the crown, and take action against the perpetrators, noting that it has seen reports of the missing crown.
We have seen reports of theft of the crown gifted by PM Modi to Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple (Satkhira) in 2021 during his visit to 🇧🇩
We express deep concern & urge Govt of Bangladesh to investigate theft, recover the crown & take action against the perpetrators@MEAIndia @BDMOFA
— India in Bangladesh (@ihcdhaka) October 11, 2024
It was during Prime Minister Modi’s visit in 2021 during the celebrations of Bangladesh’s Golden Jubilee of Independence and the birth centenary of its founding leader, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The Prime Minister had placed a crown on the head of the deity at Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple as a symbolic gesture. The temple was built by a Brahman in the 12th century and is considered among the 52 Shakti peethas (seats of the goddess).
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The Bangladesh police have said they are investigating the theft. “We are reviewing the temple’s CCTV footage to identify the thief,” Hindustan Times quoted Inspector Taizul Islam of Shyamnagar Police Station.
