It is now learnt that Santhosh Das, the kingpin of the entire theft and Rajaji, who is said to have bought the idols share a close bond with each other, as against the confession of Rajaji that he does not know Das very well.
According to Das's statement seven idols were bought by Rajaji and his close aide Ashok Baredi while five idols were all set to meet the furnace.
Political connection
Ashok Baredi is the proprietor of A T Jewellers at Sadar Bazar in Raipur of Chattisgarh.
It is said that Mr Baredi has been running several business undertaking belonging to Chattisgarh PWD Minister Brijmohan Agarwal.
According to source Mr Baredi and Mr Agarwal have several educational institutions and hospitals in partnership.
Both Rajaji and Ashok Agarwal have been considered as reputed individuals in the society.
The close link between Santhosh Das and the rest is known by the fact that even their mobile data have been deleted off conveniently, for which the help of departments concerned is necessary without any doubt.
It is said that the statues are in possession of Mr Baredi, who is now trying to evade investigation citing health reasons.
However, the Jain seer opines that a thorough investigation will be possible only if the Chattisgarh government comes forth to extend co-operation and help.
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