Tirumala Pickpocket Arrested: 56 Grams Gold Recovered from Devotee

• Tirupati Police arrested B. Shiva (Shivayya), 55, from Tamil Nadu, for pickpocketing in Tirumala.
• The accused stole 56.2 grams of gold ornaments and Rs. 6,100 cash from a female devotee, Erra Reddappa, in a queue line on January 10, 2026.
• The theft occurred near VQC–II, Compartment No. 19, within Tirumala I Town Police Station limits.
• Police used CCTV footage, technical evidence, and intelligence to identify and apprehend the suspect near Asthana Mandapam on January 21, 2026.
• Devotees are urged to be vigilant with valuables and report suspicious activity to 112 or the nearest police station.

Why It Matters: Tirupati Police swiftly apprehended a pickpocket and recovered stolen gold from a devotee in Tirumala.