HYDERABAD: Three persons were arrested by sleuths of Task Force when they were trying to sell antique Mahishasura Mardini idol of Chola dynasty on Thursday. The value of this idol in the international market is upto Rs2 crores.

Police said that Syed Nazeeruddinof BanjaraHills, Khaleed Chawooshand Kaja Moinuddinof Karnatakawere arrested while Patilof Karnatakais absconding.

It was Patilwho informed Khaleedfew days ago about the possession of an antique idol and directed the latter to look for prospective buyers. As Khaleeddid not find anyone in Karnataka, he decided to look for buyers in Hyderabad. Through one of his sources he came in contact with Nazeeruddinby offering him 20 per cent share of the selling price as his commission.

When Patil, Khaled Chawooshand Khaja Moinuddincame to Hyderabad and met accused Syed Nazeeruddin. On Wednesday when they were present infrontof Big Bazar, Ameerpet, to sell the antique they were apprehended and the antique idol was seized from their possession,'' officials said.



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