4 UP Women Arrested for Mangalsutra Thefts at Virat Ramayan Temple

• Four women from Uttar Pradesh were arrested for snatching mangalsutras and gold chains at the under-construction Virat Ramayan Temple in Kesariya, East Champaran.
• The arrests occurred during the grand Mahashivling installation festival, which attracted millions of devotees, creating a crowded environment exploited by the thieves.
• Police deployed plainclothes female officers after receiving multiple complaints of jewelry theft, leading to the apprehension of the suspects.
• The arrested women, identified as Lakshmi Devi, Kumravati Devi, Anjali Devi, and Phoolmati Devi, are part of an inter-state gang targeting crowded religious events.
• Stolen gold chains and 'Hanumani' necklaces were recovered, and police are investigating further links to the organized crime group.

Why It Matters: Police arrested four UP women for jewelry theft at Virat Ramayan Temple, highlighting crime at crowded religious events.