Police Fail to Recover Stolen 16th-Century Cannon in MP

A day-long search operation by the Shivpuri Police in Rajasthan's Karauli district has failed to recover the 16th-century historic cannon stolen from Narwar Fort in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district.

The search operation was carried out in Ganvdi Meena village in the Hindaun area, with around 50 police personnel and the Karauli Police using JCB machines and metal detectors to dig at several suspected locations.

The team searched fields, vacant plots, and other suspicious spots, excavating more than four locations during the operation. However, no trace of the stolen cannon was found.

According to the investigation, police expanded the search to Rajasthan after finding that 15 to 20 suspicious mobile phone numbers were active in the Hindaun area during both the earlier theft of iron railings from Narwar Fort and the later theft of the historic cannon.

The accused first attempted to steal the cannon on July 5 but could not take it away because of its weight. They allegedly returned on the night of July 15–16 with a loading vehicle and successfully stole it.

Shivpuri Superintendent of Police Yangchen Dolkar Bhutia said the search for the stolen cannon and the accused is continuing with the help of the Karauli Police. She said investigators are relying on technical evidence and local intelligence to crack the case.

The 16th-century historic cannon was stolen from Narwar Fort in Shivpuri district on the night of July 15-16. According to officials, around 25 to 30 armed men entered the fort through the rear entrance in a loading vehicle, threatened the security guards, and took away the cannon from the Open Court area.

The cannon was one of 14 historic cannons from the Scindia dynasty kept at the fort. A reward of ₹10,000 has been announced for information on the stolen cannon.

The theft of the historic cannon has raised concerns about the security of historical monuments and artifacts in the region. The police are working to recover the stolen cannon and bring the accused to justice.

The incident has also highlighted the need for increased security measures at historical sites to prevent such thefts in the future.

In conclusion, the search for the stolen 16th-century cannon from Narwar Fort is ongoing, and the police are working tirelessly to recover the historic artifact and bring the accused to justice.