🕵️ Theft Occurs at Night in Ambikapur Property
In the early hours of Sunday around 1 a.m., an unidentified man broke into the Kothi Ghar—a property adjacent to the historic Sarguja Palace in Ambikapur—and stole a valuable brass elephant statue. The entire act was caught on CCTV cameras installed on the premises.
🐘 Details of the Stolen Artifact
The stolen item is a decorative brass elephant statue, weighing over 15 kilograms and installed about two years ago during renovation work. It is estimated to be worth approximately ₹40,000. The thief entered through the back gate, took one of two similar statues displayed on the front porch, and exited carrying the heavy artifact.
👑 Background of the Property and Owner
The Kothi Ghar has historically served as a Congress office and is now used as a part-time residence by members of the Sarguja royal family during their visits. The property belongs to TS Singhdeo, former Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh and a member of the erstwhile Sarguja royal family. Singhdeo was not present at the residence during the incident as he is currently abroad.
🚨 Security and Investigation Update
Security at both the Sarguja Palace and Kothi Ghar is maintained by private guards. The theft was discovered only after a guard noticed unusual activity while reviewing CCTV footage. Subsequently, the residence manager, Raj Soni, filed a complaint with the Kotwali police station.
Additional Superintendent of Police Amolak Singh confirmed that a case has been registered under relevant sections of the law. “Efforts are ongoing to identify the accused based on the CCTV evidence, and the investigation is active,” he stated.
🔍 Summary of Key Points:
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Brass elephant statue weighing 15 kg stolen from former Deputy CM’s Ambikapur residence
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Theft caught on security cameras late Sunday night
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Statue valued at around ₹40,000
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Property linked to the Sarguja royal family and formerly a Congress office
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Police investigation underway to identify and apprehend the thief
