Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Youth Arrested for Pickpocketing at Banke Bihari Temple
A young man named Ikhlaq was caught stealing a wallet from a devotee at the Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura.
He was disguised as a Hindu devotee with a tilak on his forehead.
When caught, he tried to hide his identity but was eventually identified through his Aadhaar card.
The police found a knife, phone, and other items on him.
Devotees are angry and want better security measures like ID checks and more CCTV cameras.
The police are investigating if he is part of a larger gang.
A young man was caught pickpocketing at Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura.
He was disguised as a Hindu devotee with a tilak on his forehead.
The accused was identified as Ikhlaq, son of Iqbal, from Govind Nagar.
Police recovered a knife, phone, and other items from him.
Devotees demand better security measures, including ID checks and more CCTV cameras.
- Who
- Ikhlaq, son of Iqbal, a resident of Mandiram Das, Govind Nagar, Mathura
- What
- Pickpocketing incident at Banke Bihari Temple
- When
- Recently (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Banke Bihari Temple, Mathura
- Why
- To steal from devotees during a crowded darshan
- Location
- Banke Bihari Temple, Mathura
- Accused
- Ikhlaq, son of Iqbal
- Items Recovered
- Knife, phone, driver’s license, debit card, global card, Aadhaar card, ₹500
- Action Taken
- Arrested and sent to jail
- Demands by Devotees
- Mandatory ID checks, plainclothes squads, more CCTV cameras
