Gang arrested for temple thefts across Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka; ₹40 lakh seized

Police arrested a three-member gang involved in a series of temple thefts across Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. The accused used masks, gloves, and sprayed CCTV cameras to avoid detection; authorities recovered 21 kg of silver ornaments, melted silver, and a two-wheeler worth nearly ₹40 lakh. The arrests mark progress in a cross-state investigation, though the full extent of the gang's operations remains unclear.