After Bihar, Varanasi Jewellers Ban Entry for Burqa- and Mask-Wearing Customers Amid Gold Theft Cases

TheUttar Pradesh Jewellers Association (UPJA)in Varanasi on Saturday announced a ban on selling jewellery to customers wearingveils, burqas, masks, or helmets, citing security concerns. The move follows several incidents oftheft, robbery, and fraudacross the state. Kamal Singh, UPJA’s district president,...