Chola-era Krishna idol stolen from India returns home from Bangkok

An antique Kaliya Krishna bronze idol, smuggled out of India, has been returned after its recovery in Bangkok. The Archaeological Survey of India now holds the idol. This repatriation underscores challenges in investigating idol thefts, urging a broader probe into the Latchford collection in Bangkok. The deceased smuggler’s daughter acknowledged the idol was trafficked, leading to its return.