Interstate Thieves Busted in Tirumala: Crooks Posed as Devotees

• Tirumala Two Town police apprehended two interstate thieves, Konda Balakrishna and Manda Naveen, who were posing as devotees.
• The accused targeted unsuspecting devotees in crowded areas, befriending them and then stealing their valuables when distracted.
• Their modus operandi involved offering to watch luggage while devotees bathed or rested, then absconding with cash, phones, and other items.
• Police recovered Rs. 45,000 cash and a VIVO Y1915 cell phone; both accused are old offenders with prior theft cases in Telangana.
• Devotees are advised to be vigilant, avoid handing valuables to strangers, and use TTD locker facilities to prevent such incidents.

Why It Matters: Police arrested two interstate thieves who exploited Tirumala crowds by posing as devotees to steal valuables.