Historic Udaipur Rath Yatra Marred by Alleged Gold Chain Snatching
Grand Religious Festival Begins in Udaipur
Udaipur, Gomati District: The historic Jagannath Rath Yatra in Udaipur, Tripura, drew thousands of devotees on Thursday. The annual festival, however, took an unfortunate turn after several women reportedly lost their gold chains in separate snatching incidents.
The Jagannath Bari Development Committee organized the festival with support from the Gomati District Administration, the Department of Information and Cultural Affairs, the Udaipur Municipal Council, and other government departments.
Tripura Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy inaugurated the event by lighting the ceremonial lamp. Several dignitaries attended the programme, including Gomati Zilla Parishad Sabhadhipati Debal Debroy, Udaipur Municipal Council Chairman Shital Chandra Majumder, Udaipur Sub-Divisional Magistrate Tridib Sarkar, social worker Sabita Nag, and Jagannath Bari Development Committee President Paresh Shiv.
Thousands Join the Traditional Rath Yatra
After the inauguration, priests placed the idols of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra on the decorated chariot. The guests pulled the ropes to begin the traditional Rath Yatra.
Thousands of devotees and visitors followed the procession as it travelled from Jagannath Bari to Mahadev Bari, also known as Mausi Bari. The festival continued in a peaceful and devotional atmosphere for most of the day.
Multiple Chain Snatching Incidents Reported
The celebrations took an unexpected turn when several women reported gold chain snatching.
According to the complaints, unknown persons snatched around three gold chains inside the Jagannath Bari fairground before the procession began. Later, after the chariot reached the Mahadev Bari temple premises, four to five more women reported similar incidents.
The reports created concern among devotees and visitors attending the festival.
Police Detain Two Women | Rath Yatra Gold Chain Snatching
Police from Radhakishorepur Police Station reached the spot soon after receiving information about the incidents. Officers immediately started an investigation and questioned several people.
During the operation, police detained two women on suspicion. Officials have not released their identities. Investigators are questioning them to determine whether they have any connection to the reported thefts.
Police have not confirmed the exact number of victims or recovered any stolen jewellery. The investigation remains in progress.
Residents Demand Better Security
Local residents said they had never witnessed such incidents during the historic Udaipur Rath Yatra. Every year, the festival attracts thousands of devotees from different parts of Tripura and neighbouring states.
The reported thefts have raised concerns about security at large public gatherings. Many visitors have urged the administration to strengthen surveillance, deploy additional police personnel, and improve crowd management during future festivals.
Authorities have advised devotees to stay alert, keep valuables secure, and report any suspicious activity immediately while attending crowded religious events.
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