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Pune Police Arrest Three Haryana Men Over Ganeshotsav Chain Heists
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 08:32 AM
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Three men from Haryana were taken into custody by Pune police after they were caught snatching chains during the city’s Ganeshotsav celebrations.
Pune police arrested three men from Haryana on Tuesday after they were caught snatching chains from devotees during the city’s Ganeshotsav celebrations.
The arrests followed reports that the men had been targeting processions and temple premises, taking valuable chains that were being carried by worshippers.
According to police statements, the suspects were apprehended near a temple site where the Ganeshotsav procession was taking place.
The three men are being held for further investigation by the Pune Police Department.
Police officials urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity during festival events.
The arrests followed reports that the men had been targeting processions and temple premises, taking valuable chains that were being carried by worshippers.
According to police statements, the suspects were apprehended near a temple site where the Ganeshotsav procession was taking place.
The three men are being held for further investigation by the Pune Police Department.
Police officials urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity during festival events.