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The Times of India
The Times of India
National
Pathikrit Chakraborty | TNN

Lucknow: Man held for theft of valuables worth lakhs in 150-year-old Anandi Devi temple

LUCKNOW: Taking advantage of gymnastic features of his body Pradeep aka Kalia had slithered in the 150-year-old Anandi Devi temple in Chowk area of Lucknow through the small space at top portion of the gate and decamped with valuables worth lakhs four days ago.

Pradeep's arrest from Sitapur came after a four-day long manhunt on Saturday. Police also recovered a silver crown, a gold nose chain and money from a donation box worth Rs 36, 171.

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