PALANPUR: A gang of burglars has adopted a unique ritual before executing a robbery. Member of the gang perform ‘puja’ at the place which they are about to rob seeking blessing of the lord. This gang recently targetted two shops in Shamlaji town of Aravalli district and decamped with Rs 25,000 cash.
According to police, the gang members performed puja by lighting incense sticks (agarbatis) and lamp as if seeking the blessing of the lord before stealing the cash. They had targetted two shops beside a doctor’s clinic during the wee hours of Thursday.
One of the shops targetted by the gang was Gopal General Stores located in Sitaram complex, while the second one was Leena Photo Studio.
Traders in Shamlaji have asked the police to increase night patrolling in wake of the recent incidents.
Police said that they will soon nab these ‘religious’ gang.
