Police hand over sculpture recovered from Jhelum river in Baramulla

Baramulla, Dec 26: Baramulla Police on Friday facilitated the safe handover of a stone sculpture—identified as Goddess Durga—recovered from the River Jhelum to the Archaeology Wing of the Directorate of Archives, Archaeology & Museums for its preservation and conservation, police officials said

In a statement, a police spokesperson said, "On 25 December 2025, a fisherman identified as Nazir Ahmad Latoo S/o Ghulam Mohammad Latoo, R/o Shaltang/Zogyar, reported to Police Station Sheeri, Baramulla, that he had recovered a stone sculpture while fishing in River Jhelum. The sculpture was immediately brought to the notice of police authorities and kept in safe custody at Police Station Sheri."

The spokesperson said, on 26 December 2025, following due procedure and official directions from the Directorate of Archives, Archaeology & Museums, J&K, the said stone sculpture—identified as Goddess Durga—was formally handed over by Baramulla Police to officials of the Archaeology Wing, Srinagar through a proper handover/takeover process.

Baramulla Police reiterated its commitment to the protection of cultural heritage and urges citizens to promptly inform authorities about any such discoveries of historical or archaeological importance.