Ticket booking agent held for cheating devotees in Tiruvannamalai
A ticket booking agent in Tiruvannamalai was arrested for defrauding devotees by promising special temple access for a fee. The suspect provided ordinary tickets after collecting extra money and fled the scene before being identified via CCTV.
Why it matters
The incident highlights issues of exploitation at popular religious sites and the role of surveillance in local law enforcement.
A 35-year-old ticket booking agent was arrested by Tiruvannamalai Town police near Arunachaleswarar temple in town on Tuesday for cheating devotees of cash, promising special worship at the temple.
The report is a factual account of a criminal arrest.
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