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Lok Sabha
The Government is considering the amendment of the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act 1972 to firmly deal with illicit traffic in antiquities. In order to ensure the security and protection of the ancient sculptures, idols and artifacts, watch and ward staff have been deployed at centrally protected monuments, archaeological sites and museums. The security has been further supplemented by engagement of private security guards and the State police. There were twenty-two incidents of thefts of antiques from centrally protect monuments in the country during last three years. Eight of them have been recovered.
This Information was given by Minister of Information & Broadcasting and Culture, Shri S. Jaipal Reddy in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
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