India  
 
NewsR.in

High-flying gang of Char Dham thieves busted at Badrinath shrine

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 7 May 2025 ()
The "Pushpa Gang," an organized group of pickpockets from Andhra Pradesh, was apprehended at Badrinath shrine for targeting Char Dham pilgrims. The gang, led by Krishna Chhedoja, flew to Uttarakhand and other pilgrimage sites, exploiting crowds to steal valuables. Police recovered cash, mobile phones, and ATM cards after intensified surveillance following numerous theft complaints from devotees.
0
shares		ShareTweetSavePostSend
 

You Might Like


💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Char Dham Char Dham Four Hindu pilgrimage sites in India

Uttarakhand establishes its own mobile network in Rudraprayag; Char Dham Yatra devotees to get free WiFi

 The Uttarakhand government, under Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, has established the "District Disaster Resource Network" to enhance the Char Dham Yatra..
IndiaTimes

Badrinath Badrinath Town in Uttarakhand, India


Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh State in southeastern India

Official disregard of high court order can’t go unpunished: Supreme Court

 The Supreme Court reprimanded an Andhra Pradesh deputy collector for defying a High Court order by forcibly evicting slum-dwellers in Guntur. The officer's..
IndiaTimes

Two government school teachers give high-flyers a ride in the clouds

 In Andhra Pradesh, two government school teachers sponsored air trips for seven high-achieving Class 10 students from underprivileged backgrounds, fulfilling a..
IndiaTimes

Band of BTech students in Andhra forced to double up as janitors to pay for studies

 In Andhra Pradesh's Guntur, a group of determined female engineering students are working as janitors and performing other chores at their college to afford..
IndiaTimes

PM Modi lays foundation for Amaravati’s revival, launches Rs 58,000 crore projects in Andhra Pradesh

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched development projects worth over Rs 58,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh, restarting Amaravati's construction as the state..
IndiaTimes

Uttarakhand Uttarakhand State in northern India

6 tourists killed in chopper crash near Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi, CM Dhami condoles deaths

 Six people died while another was injured after a helicopter crashed near Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand on Thursday morning. There were seven people aboard the..
DNA

4 tourists killed in chopper crash near Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi

 Four passengers died while two others were injured after a helicopter crashed near Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand on Thursday morning. There were six passengers in..
DNA

CM Dhami lauds 'Operation Sindoor', hails women fighter pilots and vows to make Uttarakhand the best state

 CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, at a felicitation event in Dehradun, praised the Indian Army's 'Operation Sindoor' and lauded the role of women fighter pilots. He..
IndiaTimes

Related news from verified sources

6 dead as helicopter carrying Char Dham pilgrims crashes near Gangotri in Uttarakhand

 A helicopter carrying Char Dham pilgrims crashed near Gangnani in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, resulting in six fatalities, including the pilot, Captain Robin Singh....
IndiaTimes

'Char Dham Yatra 2025 preparations complete; pilgrimage starts on April 30', says Uttarakhand CM Dhami

 Uttarakhand is gearing up for the Char Dham Yatra 2025, with registration commencing and doors opening from April 30th to May 4th. Chief Minister Dhami assures...
IndiaTimes

Uttarakhand establishes its own mobile network in Rudraprayag; Char Dham Yatra devotees to get free WiFi

 The Uttarakhand government, under Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, has established the "District Disaster Resource Network" to enhance the Char Dham Yatra...
IndiaTimes