One more remanded in antiques theft case

Patna, Nov 20 (UNI) A CBI court here today remanded one Vinod Yadav to judicial custody till November 24 next in connection with theft of antiques from Patna Museum.

The court also passed the order to hand over the accused on police remand to CBI for interrogation till November 24.

During the day, the accused was produced before CBI judge P C Ansal after his arrest from Gaya by CBI officials yesterday.

Earlier, two accused Shahid Miraz and Shahid Rashid-- the brothers and residents of Gaya district, were remanded to judicial custody in connection with the case.

In all, 18 antiques were stolen from the Patna Museum on September 24 this year, CBI, however, had recovered 17 antiques so far.

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