The Kalachowkie police station apprehended five people who allegedly stole the cell phones of those gathered to see the Chintamani Ganpati’s arrival ceremony on September 9. There were five registered complaints regarding phone thefts. Six devices were recovered from the accused.

Just like every year, lakhs had gathered around Lalbaug to watch the ceremony. A police officer said they had mingled with the crowd in civilian clothes, just to make sure everything was all right. The police had watchtowers to keep an eye on the goings on. These are good measures.