The ASI had sent two letters to the Art, Culture and Youth Affairs department of Bihar government requesting the wooden sleeper, however ministry has not responded yet
Two stone idols believed to be about 1,200 years old was found from a waterbody close to the ancient Nalanda University during desilting of a pond, an Archeological Survey of India official said.
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A 1,200-year-old sculpture of Lord Vishnu, kept in the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) s sculpture shed at Datiana in Patna district has been stolen by thieves, an official said. India News | 1,200-year-old Sculpture of Lord Vishnu Stolen from ASI s Shed in Patna.