Lost but now found

Agencies Published January 16, 2014
A detail view of a recovered Indian sandstone sculpture is shown during a repatriation ceremony on Tuesday, January 14, in New York. – Photo by AP
A detail view of a recovered Indian sandstone sculpture is shown during a repatriation ceremony on Tuesday, January 14, in New York. – Photo by AP
A sculpture is displayed during a repatriation ceremony on January 14, at the Consulate General of India in New York. – Photo by AFP
A sculpture is displayed during a repatriation ceremony on January 14, at the Consulate General of India in New York. – Photo by AFP
A recovered piece of Indian antiquity is shown during a repatriation ceremony on Tuesday, January 14, in New York. – Photo by AP
A recovered piece of Indian antiquity is shown during a repatriation ceremony on Tuesday, January 14, in New York. – Photo by AP
The 350 pound "Vishnu Lakshmi" sandstone sculpture, one of three sandstone sculptures stolen from India valued at over $1.5 million, is seen during a repatriation ceremony of the artifacts at the Indian consulate in New York, on January 14. – Photo by Reuters
The 350 pound "Vishnu Lakshmi" sandstone sculpture, one of three sandstone sculptures stolen from India valued at over $1.5 million, is seen during a repatriation ceremony of the artifacts at the Indian consulate in New York, on January 14. – Photo by Reuters
Interpol Washington Director Shawn Bray (Left) and Homeland Security Investigations Associate Director James Dinkins (Center) listen as Consul General of India Dnyaneshwar Mulay (Right) speaks during a repatriation ceremony on Tuesday, January 14, in New York. – Photo by AP
Interpol Washington Director Shawn Bray (Left) and Homeland Security Investigations Associate Director James Dinkins (Center) listen as Consul General of India Dnyaneshwar Mulay (Right) speaks during a repatriation ceremony on Tuesday, January 14, in New York. – Photo by AP
India's Consul General Dnyaneshwar Muluy (Left) and Homeland Security Executive James Dinkins during a repatriation ceremony, on January 14, at the Consulate General of India in New York. – Photo by AFP
India's Consul General Dnyaneshwar Muluy (Left) and Homeland Security Executive James Dinkins during a repatriation ceremony, on January 14, at the Consulate General of India in New York. – Photo by AFP
Interpol's Washington director Shawn Bray (Left), India's Consul General Dnyaneshwar Muluy (Centre) and Homeland Security Executive James Dinkins smile after a repatriation ceremony, on January 14, at the Consulate General of India in New York. – Photo by AFP
Interpol's Washington director Shawn Bray (Left), India's Consul General Dnyaneshwar Muluy (Centre) and Homeland Security Executive James Dinkins smile after a repatriation ceremony, on January 14, at the Consulate General of India in New York. – Photo by AFP

US immigration and naturalization have recovered and handed over three stolen sculptures to the Indian Government after Homeland Security agents seized the works, which are valued at more than $1.5 million. Amongst the returned artifacts was a "Vishnu Lakshmi" sandstone sculpture, which was stolen from the Gadgach Temple in Atru, Rajasthan and was listed in Interpol's top 10 most wanted stolen works of art.

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Kalyan
Jan 17, 2014 11:50pm
Thank you to all those involved in this recovery. Great example of international co-operation. It is sad when people do not respect the tradition and history that goes behind these priceless treasures.
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