Delhi Police have arrested a 45-year-old man for allegedly stealing an antique Ashtadhatu idol of Shani Dev along with other brass items from the Prachin Shri Shiv Nav Grah temple in Chandni Chowk, New Delhi. The theft occurred in the early hours of May 12, just days before the significant festival of Maha Shani Jayanti, when many devotees were expected to visit the temple. The accused broke into the temple by scaling its wall and made off with the idol and several ritual objects, including a brass chhatra, mace, plate, and two lamp stands. Following a complaint lodged by a temple priest, police registered a case under section 305 (theft) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Kotwali police station. A special investigation team was formed, which examined over 300 CCTV footages, leading to the identification and arrest of the main suspect near Hanuman Mandir in Yamuna Bazar. Additionally, a woman was arrested for allegedly purchasing and concealing the stolen items. The police confirmed that all stolen items have been recovered. The main accused has a history of criminal activities, with 15 cases registered against him, including multiple burglaries.