Chinchpokli Chintamani Ganpati Procession Turns Target For Thieves; Devotees Lose Gold Chains And Phones Worth Lakhs In Lalbaug
Mumbai: The massive crowd that gathered for the Chinchpokli Chintamani Ganpati arrival procession on yesterday also became a target for thieves, with several devotees reporting thefts of gold ornaments and mobile phones.several separate cases have been registered at Kalachowki Police Station in connection with the incidents. Woman Loses ₹1 Lakh Gold Mangalsutra In Lalbaug Crowd According to the…
The Chintamani Ganpati arrival procession in Chinchpokli witnessed a surge in thefts, with several devotees losing valuable gold ornaments and mobile phones worth lakhs of rupees. The incidents, reported at Kalachowki Police Station, included a 32-year-old woman who lost a ₹1 lakh gold mangalsutra, an 18-year-old man who had his ₹1 lakh gold chain stolen, and multiple mobile phone thefts, with a total value of around ₹8.27 lakh.
The police are investigating the possibility of an organized gang taking advantage of the large crowd during the religious procession.
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