Kerala police arrest man accused of mosque donation box theft

Kerala's Kodungallur police arrested alleged thief Plackaparambil Faisal, 50, for allegedly breaking open a mosque donation box near Eriyad beach and stealing around ₹7,000 on September 16. Faisal has 42 theft cases registered against him and has reportedly been jailed 39 times. Police said he frequently targets places of worship and is also involved in pickpocketing. An investigation is underway.