The Commissionerate of Customs (Preventive) of Kolkata, West Bengal announced that on August 23 it intercepted smugglers transporting an incredible 35 crores (nearly $5 million USD) worth of stolen Hindu Deities. (DNAIndia) As many as 25 stolen Deities were recovered that had been carefully concealed inside a transport truck – Customs recovered 7 stone Deities including Goddess Parvati, Lord Vishnu and Lord Surya as well as other artifacts made of bronze and terracotta. (DNAIndia) The truck was on its way to Bangladesh at the border where a massive amount of cow smuggling also occurs. In January, officers of the Commissionerate … Continue reading Kolkata Customs Seizes 25 Deities Worth Rs 35 Crores | Hindu Deities Imbibe Higher Intelligence