In a press release issued on Saturday, the idol wing CID of Tamil Nadu stated that the idols are being repatriated to TN through Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT). Among the idols are a metal idol of a trident with Kali (Bhadrakali), measuring 46 cm in height, 111 cm width. The second one is the stone idol of Nandhi (sacred bull) measuring 80.5 cm in height and 110 cm in length. The idol belongs to the Kailasanathar temple in Kaduvankudi village of Tiruvarur district. The idol belongs to Viswanathasamy temple of Alathur of Mannargudi in Tiruvarur district.

Source: Indian Express February 16, 2026 14:03 UTC