Pickpocketing mars Sarhul festival despite heavy security

Despite heavy security arrangements during the Sarhul Shobha Yatra, several attendees fell victim to theft of mobile phones and purses. At Sarjna Chowk, authorities apprehended a female pickpocket attempting to flee with her daughter after stealing mobile phones concealed in a bag. Local residents reported that pickpocketing incidents persisted throughout the celebration, even with significant police presence.