- By Nidhi Giri
- Fri, 19 Sep 2025 02:21 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bengal: A man from Bihar was beaten by a mom for stealing Durga idol faces in West Bengal's Asansol. The accused was tied to an electric pole and thrashed after the idol faces were allegedly recovered from his shop. The police intervened timely and took the accused into custody.
The faces of two Durga idols went missing from sculptor Bapi Pal workshop. He is famous for unique idol moulds and is well known in the area. The assault took place after the stolen faces were recovered from the workshop of Pritam Thakur, NDTV reported.
Officials are investigating to find out whether the theft was driven by professional rivalry, personal enmity, or part of a larger conspiracy.
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Durga Puja In Bengal
The biggest festival for the Bengali community, Durga Puja is just around the corner. With Mahalaya falling on September 21, the festive air has already begun to sweep through Bengal, as families gear up for the grandest celebration of the year.
The main festivities will begin with Maha Panchami on September 27, followed by Maha Shasthi on September 28, Maha Saptami on September 29, Maha Ashtami on September 30, Maha Nabami on October 1, and culminate with Bijoya Dashami on October 2.
Meanwgile, the first consignment of 50 metric tonnes of Padma Hilsa, part of a larger export of 1,200 metric tonnes permitted by the Bangladesh government as a goodwill gesture, reached the market late on Wednesday night after crossing the border at Bangaon.
The prized consignment has stirred enthusiasm among fish lovers and traders in the state, especially due to the unmatched taste of the Hilsa from the Padma River.