Valuables belonging to last ruler taken away from Hyderabad museum
Gem-studded gold tiffin box and cup may fetch around INR500 million if auctioned
The Nizam of Hyderabad's tiffin and teacup. PHOTO COURTESY TWITTER/ AihikSur
A gem-studded gold tiffin box and cup belonging to Mir Osman Ali Khan, the last ruler of what was once the princely state of Hyderabad, were taken away in a daring robbery at the city's Nizam Museum early on Monday, Times of India reported.
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The articles may fetch around INR500 million if auctioned. The three-tiered box weighs two kilos and is encrusted with rubies and diamonds. It was presented to Khan as a gift in 1937.
Employees became cognistant of the post-midnight raid after the museum opened at 9am. Police were then alerted.
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Police personnel including Commissioner Anjani Kumar inspected the site and CCTV footage in the evening. A burglar is seen entering the premises via a ventilator. Police suspect the burglary to be an 'inside job'.
"After registering a case, a dog squad and clues team were pressed into service. Already 10 teams are on the lookout for the accused," Assistant Commissioner B Anand said.
This article originally appeared in Times of India.
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The articles may fetch around INR500 million if auctioned. The three-tiered box weighs two kilos and is encrusted with rubies and diamonds. It was presented to Khan as a gift in 1937.
Employees became cognistant of the post-midnight raid after the museum opened at 9am. Police were then alerted.
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Police personnel including Commissioner Anjani Kumar inspected the site and CCTV footage in the evening. A burglar is seen entering the premises via a ventilator. Police suspect the burglary to be an 'inside job'.
"After registering a case, a dog squad and clues team were pressed into service. Already 10 teams are on the lookout for the accused," Assistant Commissioner B Anand said.
This article originally appeared in Times of India.