Recovered idols belong to a temple, say officials
(India)The Hindu (2020). Recovered idols belong to a temple, say officials. The Hindu. 6 November.
Idol Wing CID arrests two in Tirusulam
(India)The Hindu (2020). Idol Wing CID arrests two in Tirusulam. The Hindu. 16 March.
Plea by idol theft kingpin Subash Kapoor dismissed
(India)The Hindu (2019). Plea by idol theft kingpin Subash Kapoor dismissed. The Hindu. 16 February.
Ex-temple official held in idols theft case
(India)The Hindu (2019). Ex-temple official held in idols theft case. The Hindu. 6 February.
Foundation denies idols in its possession are stolen
(India)The Hindu (2019). Foundation denies idols in its possession are stolen. The Hindu. 22 January.
Conditional bail for DSP arrested in idol theft case
(India)The Hindu (2018). Conditional bail for DSP arrested in idol theft case. The Hindu. 26 December.
1 held for theft of temple idols
(India)The Hindu (2018). 1 held for theft of temple idols. The Hindu. 1 November.
Book on idol thefts launched
(India)The Hindu (2018). Book on idol thefts launched. The Hindu. 3 September.
One arrested in temple theft case
(India)The Hindu (2018). One arrested in temple theft case. The Hindu. 12 July.
Palani idol theft: former HR&CE; official surrenders
(India)The Hindu (2018). Palani idol theft: former HR&CE; official surrenders. The Hindu. 7 July.
Of Chennai, idol theft and a crime-thriller
(India)The Hindu (2018). Of Chennai, idol theft and a crime-thriller. The Hindu. 28 April.
'Join hands to fight idol theft'
(India)The Hindu (2017). 'Join hands to fight idol theft'. The Hindu. 14 October.
HC asks officials to join hands to fight idol theft
(India)The Hindu (2017). HC asks officials to join hands to fight idol theft. The Hindu. 13 October.
Four held for stealing silver palanquin
(India)The Hindu (2017). Four held for stealing silver palanquin. The Hindu. 28 September.
Idol lifting case: accused produced in court
(India)The Hindu (2017). Idol lifting case: accused produced in court. The Hindu. 26 September.
Suspended DSP produced in court
(India)The Hindu (2017). Suspended DSP produced in court. The Hindu. 23 September.
Four persons arrested, stolen property recovered
(India)The Hindu (2017). Four persons arrested, stolen property recovered. The Hindu. 19 August.
Idol Wing-CID opposes anticipatory bail to DSP
(India)The Hindu (2017). Idol Wing-CID opposes anticipatory bail to DSP. The Hindu. 11 August.
Idol smuggler produced in court
(India)The Hindu (2017). Idol smuggler produced in court. The Hindu. 8 August.
IG Manickavel to handle idol theft cases
(India)The Hindu (2017). IG Manickavel to handle idol theft cases. The Hindu. 22 July.
Kapoor produced before court
(India)The Hindu (2017). Kapoor produced before court. The Hindu. 21 July.
HC denies advance bail to suspected idol smuggler
(India)The Hindu (2017). HC denies advance bail to suspected idol smuggler. The Hindu. 21 July.
Big cases yet to be cracked
(India)The Hindu (2017). Big cases yet to be cracked. The Hindu. 11 July.
Idol theft: DSP seeks advance bail
(India)The Hindu (2017). Idol theft: DSP seeks advance bail. The Hindu. 10 July.
Man wanted in several robbery cases nabbed
(India)The Hindu (2017). Man wanted in several robbery cases nabbed. The Hindu. 2 July.
DSP wanted in multi-crore idol theft suspended
(India)The Hindu (2017). DSP wanted in multi-crore idol theft suspended. The Hindu. 1 July.
Two rob gold jewellery from temple
(India)The Hindu (2017). Two rob gold jewellery from temple. The Hindu. 26 June.
Two of eight-man gang held, idols recovered
(India)The Hindu (2017). Two of eight-man gang held, idols recovered. The Hindu. 22 June.
Police to seek documents from Australian authorities
(India; Australia)The Hindu (2017). Police to seek documents from Australian authorities. The Hindu. 2 June.
Idol smuggling suspect kills self
(India)The Hindu (2017). Idol smuggling suspect kills self. The Hindu. 9 March.
Silver ornaments worth Rs. 5 lakh stolen from temple
(India)The Hindu (2017). Silver ornaments worth Rs. 5 lakh stolen from temple. The Hindu. 19 January.
Criminal network involved in idol smuggling unearthed
(India)The Hindu (2016). Criminal network involved in idol smuggling unearthed. The Hindu. 9 December.
HC rejects plea to recover Raja Raja Cholan statue
(India)The Hindu (2016). HC rejects plea to recover Raja Raja Cholan statue. The Hindu. 29 November.
Smuggler's aide held in idol theft case
(India)The Hindu (2016). Smuggler's aide held in idol theft case. The Hindu. 26 October.
Idol case: Four arrested in Ramanathapuram
(India)The Hindu (2016). Idol case: Four arrested in Ramanathapuram. The Hindu. 18 October.
Bid to steal panchaloha idols from temple
(India)The Hindu (2016). Bid to steal panchaloha idols from temple. The Hindu. 29 August.
'Need to sensitise law enforcement agencies on heritage'
(India)The Hindu (2016). 'Need to sensitise law enforcement agencies on heritage'. The Hindu. 23 August.
Burglars strike in temple; loot gold, silver and cash
(India)The Hindu (2016). Burglars strike in temple; loot gold, silver and cash. The Hindu. 21 August.
6 panchaloha idols stolen from Tiruvotriyur temple
(India)The Hindu (2016). 6 panchaloha idols stolen from Tiruvotriyur temple. The Hindu. 21 August.
Temple managements told to tighten security
(India)The Hindu (2016). Temple managements told to tighten security. The Hindu. 15 August.
Gold ornaments, silver articles taken away from two temples
(India)The Hindu (2016). Gold ornaments, silver articles taken away from two temples. The Hindu. 27 July.
Temple priest arrested on theft charge
(India)The Hindu (2016). Temple priest arrested on theft charge. The Hindu. 24 July.
Vessels, puja items stolen from temple
(India)The Hindu (2016). Vessels, puja items stolen from temple. The Hindu. 6 July.
2 idols seized in Chennai could be from Tiruchi
(India)The Hindu (2016). 2 idols seized in Chennai could be from Tiruchi. The Hindu. 20 June.
Cracking down on idol-looters
(India)The Hindu (2016). Cracking down on idol-looters. The Hindu. 17 June.
'Set up judicial commission to probe idol thefts'
(India)The Hindu (2016). 'Set up judicial commission to probe idol thefts'. The Hindu. 17 June.
HR and CE department launches idol survey in 4,000 temples
(India)The Hindu (2016). HR and CE department launches idol survey in 4,000 temples. The Hindu. 16 June.
Theft in temple in Siddapura
(India)The Hindu (2016). Theft in temple in Siddapura. The Hindu. 6 May.
Two arrested for trying to sell idols stolen from temple near Ponneri
(India)The Hindu (2016). Two arrested for trying to sell idols stolen from temple near Ponneri. The Hindu. 29 April.
Silver items taken away from temple
(India)The Hindu (2016). Silver items taken away from temple. The Hindu. 12 April.
Idols stolen from streetside temple
(India)The Hindu (2016). Idols stolen from streetside temple. The Hindu. 30 March.
Four held; stolen idols recovered
(India)The Hindu (2016). Four held; stolen idols recovered. The Hindu. 30 March.
Three arrested for 'stealing' panchaloha idols
(India)The Hindu (2016). Three arrested for 'stealing' panchaloha idols. The Hindu. 19 March.
Temple theft case: two arrested
(India; Bangladesh)The Hindu (2016). Temple theft case: two arrested. The Hindu. 12 March.
Temple burgled: idol and valuables stolen
(India)The Hindu (2016). Temple burgled: idol and valuables stolen. The Hindu. 6 March.
Panchaloha idol of Sri Ram stolen from Mudhol temple
(India)The Hindu (2016). Panchaloha idol of Sri Ram stolen from Mudhol temple. The Hindu. 19 February.
Icon centres coming up in Dindigul, Theni to protect idols
(India)The Hindu (2016). Icon centres coming up in Dindigul, Theni to protect idols. The Hindu. 4 February.
Two held for stealing idol
(India)The Hindu (2015). Two held for stealing idol. The Hindu. 30 November.
Idol, gold chains stolen from temple
(India)The Hindu (2015). Idol, gold chains stolen from temple. The Hindu. 16 November.
Over 200-year-old Kali idol stolen
(India)The Hindu (2015). Over 200-year-old Kali idol stolen. The Hindu. 9 November.
Gang breaks into temple, decamps with cash, ornaments
(India)The Hindu (2015). Gang breaks into temple, decamps with cash, ornaments. The Hindu. 27 October.
Alarm prevents idol theft
(India)The Hindu (2015). Alarm prevents idol theft. The Hindu. 22 September.
Temple pond emptied in bid to trace antique idol
(India)The Hindu (2015). Temple pond emptied in bid to trace antique idol. The Hindu. 4 August.
Antique idol stolen from Anandawalleshwaram temple
(India)The Hindu (2015). Antique idol stolen from Anandawalleshwaram temple. The Hindu. 3 August.
Thieves strike at three places, including temple
(India)The Hindu (2015). Thieves strike at three places, including temple. The Hindu. 26 July.
Panchaloha idols stolen from cave temple
(India)The Hindu (2015). Panchaloha idols stolen from cave temple. The Hindu. 25 June.
Cops crack sensational temple idol theft case
(India)The Hindu (2015). Cops crack sensational temple idol theft case. The Hindu. 13 June.
Thieves break antique idols hoping to find gold inside
(India)The Hindu (2015). Thieves break antique idols hoping to find gold inside. The Hindu. 19 May.
Two antique idols seized in Tuticorin
(India; United Arab Emirates)The Hindu (2015). Two antique idols seized in Tuticorin. The Hindu. 14 May.
'Panchaloha' idols of Sitarama, Lakshmana, Anjaneya seized
(India)The Hindu (2014). 'Panchaloha' idols of Sitarama, Lakshmana, Anjaneya seized. The Hindu. 8 April.
Stolen Jaina image recovered
(India)The Hindu (2004). Stolen Jaina image recovered. The Hindu. 13 October.