Ludhiana, Nov. 24 -- Machhiwara police on Saturday arrested a 12-member gang, constituting only women, who allegedly arrived at the Nagar Kirtan with the intention of robbing devotees. The swift action of the police prevented multiple thefts and pickpocketing incidents during the religious procession held to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur.

The accused have been identified as Seema Rani of village Dher Majra, Amarjit Kaur of village Jaulian, Bimla Kaur and Manjinder Kaur of Basti Ram Nagar in Sangrur, Lovepreet Kaur and Mukhtiaro alias Hushiyaro alias Seeto of Samundgarh Chhanna, Rekha of village Maji, Kailo of Handhiaia, Preeto alias Beero of Indra Basti Sunam, Sarbo alias Moni alias Soni of Barnala, Krishna of ...