Red Fort से सोने का कलश चुराने वाला भूषण वर्मा गिरफ्तार, 1 Crore से अधिक थी कीमत | Golden Kalash

Red Fort Heist: Accused Nabbed After Stealing ₹1 Crore Sacred Urn, Delhi Police Crack Case Using CCTV

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In a dramatic breakthrough, Delhi Police have arrested the prime suspect in the sensational theft of a sacred urn valued at ₹1 crore from the historic Red Fort premises. The case, which captured headlines across the city, saw swift action after CCTV footage revealed the thief in the act.

The accused, Bhushan Verma, was apprehended in Hapur following an intensive investigation by the Delhi Police Crime Branch. Verma was seen in security footage carrying the stolen urn in a bag, cleverly disguised as a priest in traditional white attire—blending in with devotees attending a Jain religious ceremony inside the Red Fort.

According to police sources, a total of three urns were stolen during the incident, including the main urn worth ₹1 crore and two others. The police have successfully recovered the most valuable urn, while efforts are ongoing to retrieve the remaining two. Investigators are also searching for two more individuals believed to have purchased the stolen items.

The arrest was made possible after police meticulously reviewed CCTV footage and traced the suspect’s route. Bhushan Verma’s capture marks a significant victory for law enforcement and sends a strong message about the consequences of such high-profile thefts.

The incident has sparked widespread discussion about security at heritage sites and the importance of safeguarding religious artifacts. With the main accused now in custody, authorities hope to restore faith and ensure such brazen acts do not recur.

Delhi Police’s swift response and technological vigilance have once again proven pivotal in solving complex cases and protecting the city’s cultural treasures.