Deputy Commissioner of Police J N Rajgore said that acting on a tip-off, the police conducted checks in the Chamanpura circle area. Two people carrying a suitcase and a bag who were moving about suspiciously were stopped and searched. The two -- Khudabaksh Jadukha Shaikh (25) and Akbarkha Chindukha Shaikh (23) -- were found to be carrying two idols and some gold and brass.

During interrogation, the two revealed that they had earlier sold similar idols in Mumbai.