SRINAGAR: A stone sculpture, later identified as Goddess Durga, was recovered from the River Jhelum by a local fisherman in Baramulla district and subsequently handed over to the Archaeology Department following due procedure.
The fisherman, Nazir Ahmad Latoo, son of Ghulam Mohammad Latoo and a resident of Shaltang/Zogyar, reported to Police Station Sheeri that he had discovered the stone sculpture while fishing in the river. Acting promptly, the police took cognizance of the matter and placed the artefact in safe custody at Police Station Sheeri.
On December 26, 2025, and in compliance with official directions from the Directorate of Archives, Archaeology & Museums, Jammu and Kashmir, the stone sculpture was formally handed over by Baramulla Police to officials of the Archaeology Wing, Srinagar, through a proper handover and takeover process.
Baramulla Police reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the region’s cultural and historical heritage and appealed to citizens to immediately inform authorities in case of any discovery of archaeological or historical significance.
