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Ashta-dhatu idol seized near Ind-Nepal border

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Press Trust of India Siliguri (WB)
Sashastra Seema Bal personnel today seized an ashta-dhatu idol from a place along Indo-Nepal border and arrested one person.

SSB officials said the idol, possibly of 'bala gopal', was 54 cm in height.

Acting on tip off, SSB personnel seized the idol from a person at Siliguri-Kisanganj road when he was on his way to smuggle it to Nepal, the officials said.

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First Published: Apr 26 2017 | 8:13 PM IST

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