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Crime
Two Women Arrested for Theft at Religious Events in Maharashtra
✍️ Amar Ujala · Maharashtra
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 12:15 AM
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Police in Maharashtra have detained two women accused of stealing items during religious gatherings.
Police officials in Maharashtra announced the arrest of two women suspected of committing thefts at various religious gatherings across the state. The women were apprehended after surveillance footage and eyewitness accounts linked them to multiple incidents of pilfering valuables from devotees during ceremonies.
The police spokesperson said that the suspects are currently being interrogated and will face charges under the Indian Penal Code for theft and breach of public peace. Investigators are reviewing additional footage to determine whether the duo operated alone or as part of a larger network.
Authorities highlighted the incident as part of a broader effort to safeguard religious events from criminal activity, urging attendees to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behavior to local law enforcement.
The police spokesperson said that the suspects are currently being interrogated and will face charges under the Indian Penal Code for theft and breach of public peace. Investigators are reviewing additional footage to determine whether the duo operated alone or as part of a larger network.
Authorities highlighted the incident as part of a broader effort to safeguard religious events from criminal activity, urging attendees to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behavior to local law enforcement.