ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has initiated an investigation into the alleged theft of artwork and precious antiques from Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA).
The investigation began following the inspection of stock conducted by the Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and Cultural Heritage. Director FIA will supervise the probe.
The initial inquiry suggested that 134 pieces of art worth millions of rupees went missing, including the famous miniature “Ramchand and Lakshman” painted by Ustad Allah Ditta, as well as “Half Kali Davi and Half Mahadev” by Ustad Bashratullah, both of which were over a century and a half old. It is rumoured that the missing artwork has been gifted to influential people or sold at a high price in the black market.
