India has alerted Interpol after 18 priceless antique Buddha statues were stolen from a Bihar museum, police say.Unfortunately, the theft means that the items will probably be sold to a private collector and never be displayed in public again.
Police say robbers broke in through a first-floor window and stole the 9th and 10th century works [on] the weekend.
The museum director called the theft of the bronze statues, insured for millions of dollars, "a major loss". [...]
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar convened an emergency meeting of police and security officials on Tuesday night.
Major domestic and international airports have been put on alert across India.
Forensic experts are examining fingerprints at the gallery and police say they suspect the involvement of a major international criminal gang.
Bihar has a reputation [as] India's poorest and most lawless state.
By the way, Bihar [बिहार] comes from the Sanskrit vihara [विहार] meaning "dwelling". The word is used to denote the dwelling places of Buddhist monastics, which used to dot the landscape. It was a major centre of Buddhism in ancient times and contains both Bodhgayâ [बोधगया] and Nâlandâ [नालन्दा] within its borders. It is a shame that it is one of India's poorest states today.
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