Saturday, January 1 2005 19:28 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

Kolkata: The help of Interpol has been sought to recover 5th-century, Gupta period, Buddha head untraced since its theft on December 29 from the Indian Museum in Kolkata, museum officials said today (Jan 1, 2005).

"The Indian Museum authorities have sought Interpol's help yesterday to help recover the priceless piece made of sandstone and one of the most interesting exhibits," Director, Indian Museum S K Basu said.

It was stolen from a glass-case in the archaeological gallery of the Museum when it was open to visitors.

The Museum authorities have written to the ASI (Archaeological Survey of India) about seeking Interpol's help.

He said the Detective Department of the Kolkata Police was currently investigating the theft. Police were also questioning the Museum staff.

He said the Governor G K Gandhi, who is chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Museum has convened a meeting of the board which would take place here shortly.

It would be participated by the officials of the Centre's Department of Culture to discuss the incident and the security of invaluable objects housed in the museum.