Woman tries to rob devotees using baby as distraction, held

Pune: The city crime branch on Monday morning arrested a woman, who attempted to steal valuables of warkaris using her baby boy as a distraction in Nana Peth, where the palkhis of Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj and Sant Tukaram Maharaj took a halt.The woman, according to crime branch officers, was using her child as a distraction and attempting to steal gold chains and other valuables from warkaris. The police nabbed her after receiving a tip-off and took her in for questioning her thereafter.Police personnel disguised as warkaris on patrol in Nana Peth also nabbed 34 other people for stealing cellphones from warkaris. At least 25 phones were recovered from their possession. TNN

Palkhi embarks from Dehu as warkaris throng temple town

The procession from Dehu to Pandharpur, led by Sant Tukaram Maharaj's palkhi, attracted a large crowd of warkaris. The journey included stops at Shila Temple, Inamdar Wada, and Angad Shah Baba Dargah, with public figures participating. The surge in participants was due to early sowing, with 400 registered dindis following the procession.

Warkari numbers swell after farmers finish sowing activity in Pune

Sakharam Shirsagar enthusiastically participates in the Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj palkhi from Alandi to Pandharpur, amidst warm receptions in Pune at Sangamwadi junction and Fergusson College Road. The pilgrims experience smooth journeys, traditional celebrations, and chants of 'Dnyanoba Tukaram' along the way.

Fishermen rescue woman from suicide attempt in Godavari River

In a miraculous rescue, Dudala Naga Lakshmi was saved from river Godavari by fishermen and police. The public praised the rescuers for their swift action in saving the drowning woman from her suicide attempt due to family problems.