Gangasagar Mela 2026: Widespread Theft, Pickpocketing Target Healthcare Workers

• Horrific allegations of widespread theft, snatching, and pickpocketing have emerged at Gangasagar Mela 2026.
• Healthcare workers serving at the fair have also been targeted, with bags slashed and thousands of rupees stolen.
• Six out of ten healthcare workers at a tea stall found their bags cut, losing approximately 10,000 rupees.
• Pilgrims question the effectiveness of police and administration surveillance given these incidents.
• Panchayat Samiti President vows to find culprits if such incidents are confirmed.

Why It Matters: Gangasagar Mela 2026 marred by rampant theft and pickpocketing, even targeting healthcare workers.