The complainant alleged that individuals dressed as deities were asking for money and stealing valuables when victims were distracted. (X)
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News1815-02-2026, 18:01

Kolkata Police Arrest Four for Thefts Disguised as Hindu Deities

  • Four men arrested in Kolkata for allegedly committing thefts while disguised as Hindu deities.
  • Accused dressed as Goddess Kali, Lord Shiva, and other deities, approaching people for alms on busy streets and fairs.
  • They used religious sentiment to distract victims and steal wallets and mobile phones.
  • The arrests followed a complaint at Jorasanko Police Station and leads from an earlier mobile phone theft case.
  • The group, identified as Anil Ramju Salat, Dhiru Kalovai Salat, Samirbhai Salat, and Raju Kumar from Gujarat, allegedly operated in multiple cities.

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