Delhi Police have cracked the case of the missing sacred kalash from a Jain religious event held inside the historic Red Fort. Investigators not only relied on traditional policing but also used modern digital tools to track down the culprit.
The accused, Bhushan Verma, who has a past record of thefts, was arrested in Hapur during a police raid. From his possession, police recovered the stolen kalash along with about 100 grams of gold.
Digital Profiling And Modern Investigation
During the probe, police obtained a suspicious photograph of a youth which they linked to a UPI profile. This digital lead turned out to be decisive. Using the profile and connected mobile number, investigators zeroed in on Verma and traced him successfully.
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DCP Pankaj Kumar Singh described the case as an example of “the fusion of modern cyber-forensics and traditional intelligence gathering.”
Tracking Temples Through YouTube
The investigation revealed that Verma had been targeting Jain temples and religious gatherings for quite some time. He even monitored Jain-related programmes on YouTube to identify possible targets. This was how he learnt about the Red Fort event.
It also came to light that Verma had earlier stolen valuables from a Jain temple in Anand Vihar.
Officials said the accused was also arrested back in 2016 for a theft inside BL Kapoor Hospital premises. Sources added that after the Red Fort incident, Verma had tried to melt the kalash and convert it into jewellery.
Expert’s Opinion
Commenting on the case, cybercrime expert and former IPS officer Prof. Triveni Singh said: “This incident proves that a criminal’s digital footprint eventually exposes them. UPI profiling, mobile data and social media monitoring are becoming central to crime investigations. Even traditional crimes are increasingly being solved using cyber tools. The police must keep training their officers in digital forensics and data analytics.”
This arrest not only led to the recovery of the stolen kalash but also underlined how digital tracking and cyber intelligence are becoming crucial elements of modern policing.