Islamabad/Bahawalpur: Valuable royal artifacts reportedly worth around Rs. 20 million have been stolen from the F-8/3 residence of Prince Bahawal Abbas Khan Abbasi, son of Nawab Salahuddin Abbasi, in Islamabad.
According to the information available, the stolen items include several valuable and historically significant artifacts associated with the former Bahawalpur State. These reportedly include a silver throne-like chair, a silver staircase, bowls, statues, gold trays bearing the emblem of Bahawalpur State, a large silver frame, historic swords and old musket guns.
The total value of the stolen artifacts has been estimated at approximately Rs. 20 million.
Bahawalpur Police Recover Stolen Artifacts
Following the incident, Bahawalpur Police launched an operation and reportedly arrested the suspects allegedly involved in the theft from Bahawalpur.
Police officials said the stolen property was also recovered during the operation. The recovered artifacts and the arrested suspects were subsequently handed over to Islamabad Police for further legal proceedings.
Historical Significance of the Artifacts
The artifacts associated with the former State of Bahawalpur hold significance beyond their monetary value, as they are linked to the region’s historical and cultural heritage.
Further investigation is being conducted by Islamabad Police, while legal proceedings concerning the recovered artifacts and arrested suspects are expected to continue.
