Baramulla: Goddess Durga sculpture found from Jhelum handed over to archaeology wing

Police said that on December 25, a fisherman, Nazir Ahmad Latoo of Shaltang/Zogyar, reported to Sheeri police station, Baramulla, that he had recovered a stone sculpture while fishing

Police on Friday facilitated the safe handover of a stone sculpture of Goddess Durga recovered from River Jhelum in Baramulla by a local fisherman, said officials.

The sculpture was immediately brought to the notice of police authorities and kept in safe custody at Sheri police station, the police said. (File)

Police said that on December 25, a fisherman, Nazir Ahmad Latoo of Shaltang/Zogyar, reported to Sheeri police station, Baramulla, that he had recovered a stone sculpture while fishing.

“The sculpture was immediately brought to the notice of police authorities and kept in safe custody at Sheri police station,” they added.

“Subsequently, on 26 December, following due procedure and official directions from the directorate of archives, archaeology & museums, J&K, the sculpture was formally handed over to the Archaeology Wing, Srinagar, by the Baramulla police,” police spokesman said in a statement adding that police reiterates its commitment to the protection of cultural heritage and urges citizens to promptly inform authorities about any such discoveries of historical or archaeological importance.