Nizam Museum Theft Case Solved, 2 arrested

     Written by : SMTV24x7 | Tue, Sep 11, 2018, 04:52 PM

NizaM Museum Theft Case Solved, 2 arrested

Hyderabad: As we know that, The Valuable antique items were stolen from the Nizam Museum in the old city here, the Hyderabad City Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the case here on Tuesday.

Antique items, including a gold tiffin box and a cup studded with rubies, diamonds, and emeralds, were found stolen from the Nizam's Museum at Purani Haveli, police said Monday. The theft took place last night from the third gallery of the museum, a senior police official said, based on a complaint lodged by the museum authorities.

The antique items belong to the seventh Nizam, he said, adding they were examining CCTV footage.

The arrests were made jointly by the South Zone police and the Task Force. The stolen valuables were also recovered from them.

Two thieves broke into the museum last week. The bike borne criminals who wore masks gained entry through the ventilator and decamped with the valuables from the showcase.

The Nizam's Museum showcases the collection of Nizam Osman Ali Khan, the seventh and last Nizam and also his father's (sixth Nizams) wardrobe. The' galleries at the museum stock silver and gold artifacts and replicas of landmark constructions.