Seized Lord Nataraja idol
MADURAI: The Bodi Town police in Theni district seized an idol of Lord Nataraja that is suspected to be an antique piece and arrested a 26-year-old man from SS Puram in Bodi.
A police team led by Bodi Town inspector Saravanan conducted a vehicle check-up on Saturday. The idol was found in a car that was stopped by the police during the check. It was wrapped in a gunny bag and measured three feet tall and weighed around 10 kgs.
The team immediately picked up M Manikandan, 26, who was the driver.
Inspector Saravanan said, “Manikandan stated that he was paid by a few men to keep the idol with him for a while. He was told that a man would approach him shortly to pick up the idol.”