7 arrested in UP for temple bell thefts; 100+ bells, weapons seized

• Seven members of a gang were arrested in Uttar Pradesh for stealing brass bells from temples.
• Police recovered over 100 stolen brass bells, a 12-kg brass ingot, and illegal weapons.
• The gang was active in Bulandshahr, Hathras, and Aligarh districts, involved in multiple temple bell thefts.
• The arrested individuals have extensive criminal histories, with some facing around two dozen cases each.

Why It Matters: Police action against temple bell thieves protects religious sites and recovers stolen items.