Haji Malang Also a Thieves Paradise

Haji Malang Also a Thieves Paradise, originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1.

Thieves abound at any Holy place, where there are hordes of people, crowds and commerce.
Haji Malang is no exception though the cops in uniform and plains clothes keeps their activities in chain.

The thieves pick pockets flourish here stealing mobiles , purses and ornaments..

Their are cases of chain snatching too, at Malangad foothills the scourge is the Pardhi gangs I am told.

The easiest and most profitable target is the rich affluent hijra , the guys in the picture yellow tshirt and the maroon shirt were caught by the crowds beaten and handed over to cops control room near the Dargah.

There were thieves caught on the day of my arrival but I did not shoot them.