Antiques stolen from Royal Museum in Himachal’s Kangra, probe underway

A major theft took place at the Maharaja Sansar Chandra Museum near Kangra Fort. Several valuable antiques, including a silver Khadau (slippers), were stolen during the night between Sunday and Monday.

According to police reports, the thieves entered the museum from the rear side after removing the exhaust fan. A list of stolen items has been prepared, which includes a pair of silver Khadau, 36 silver children’s toys, two antique revolvers, and a silver tray.

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Police investigation begins

A case has been registered, and an investigation is underway. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Bir Bahadur confirmed that an FIR has been filed, and CCTV footage has been secured. A police team, including the concerned SDPO, has visited the site. Initial findings suggest that two individuals were involved in the theft, but there may be more. Police are examining all aspects of the case.

The Maharaja Sansar Chandra Museum is a private museum run by the Katoch royal family. It showcases their ancestral belongings, the history of the Kangra dynasty, and the region’s rich culture and art. The museum was dedicated to Maharaja Sansar Chandra, who took the throne at the age of 10 and whose reign is known as the golden age of Kangra.