13 held in Latur for 'money rain' ritual involving girl

Some people in a place called Latur in India believed a strange idea.

They thought that if they did a special prayer, money would fall from the sky like rain.

This is called a 'money rain' ritual.

The police say the group planned to use a 15-year-old girl in this ritual.

That is not allowed, because children must be protected.

The police found out about the plan and stopped them.

Thirteen people were arrested.

The accused people came from different states in India.

Two other people ran away and are still being looked for.

A court has sent the arrested people to police custody so the police can keep asking questions.