Yamai Devi Mask Thief Jailed: 10 Years Later, Justice Served in Khed

• Vinayak Damu Jite sentenced to three years rigorous imprisonment by Rajgurunagar Court for stealing a silver mask from Shri Yamai Devi temple in Kanersar village.
• The theft occurred on July 27, 2014, where a 400-gram silver mask, valued at Rs 22,400, was stolen from the revered temple.
• Jite was arrested on August 4, 2014, after another temple theft in Pargaon, confessing to the Yamai Devi theft and leading to the recovery of the mask.
• First Class Judicial Magistrate S. V. Utkar delivered the verdict, with Assistant Public Prosecutor Adv. A. S. Chavan presenting the case.
• The incident highlighted security concerns for rural temples, prompting calls for CCTV and security guards.

Why It Matters: Justice prevails after a decade; temple thief sentenced, emphasizing rural temple security needs.