Divine Justice: Thief Sentenced 10 Years After Stealing Yamai Devi Mask

• Vinayak Damu Jite sentenced to 3 years rigorous imprisonment for stealing Shri Yamai Devi's silver mask in 2014.
• On July 27, 2014, Jite stole a 400g silver mask, valued at 22,400 rupees, from the Kanersar temple.
• He was apprehended on August 4, 2014, for another temple theft and confessed to the Yamai Devi crime.
• Rajgurunagar court, with Adv. A. S. Chavan prosecuting, delivered the verdict based on evidence.
• The incident highlighted security concerns for rural temples, prompting calls for CCTV and security guards.

Why It Matters: After a decade, justice was served for the Yamai Devi temple theft, emphasizing temple security.