Woman held for attempted gold chain theft amid Kottiyoor fest (opens original article in a new tab)

A woman was arrested for attempting to steal a gold chain during the Kottiyoor festival, where she was caught by police after trying to snatch it from a devotee's neck amid large crowds.

• Woman Jyothi arrested for attempted gold chain theft at Kottiyoor festival
• Jyothi caught trying to snatch chain from devotee during peak pilgrim rush
• Jyothi had prior theft convictions