Silvester D'Souza

Daijiworld Media Network – Kundapur (EP)

Kundapur, Jul 10: In a brazen daylight theft, thieves forcibly entered a house near Shirur market by breaking open the backdoor and made off with silver and gold ornaments valued at over three lakhs.

The residents of the house, Rakesh Patagar, a couple who work as teachers, had left for college after lunch. Seizing the opportunity, the thieves took advantage of their absence and gained entry through the backdoor. They made off with various gold ornaments, including a wedding chain weighing 32 grams, earrings weighing 10 grams, 100 grams of silver, and Rs 1,000 in cash.

In a fortunate turn of events, the thieves were startled and had to flee when residents of a neighboring house raised an alarm upon spotting them. It is worth noting that a recent theft in the vicinity amounted to over Rs 35 lacs worth of stolen gold.

The rise in ganja-related activities in Shirur has contributed to an increase in theft incidents. Concerned citizens are urging the police to treat this case with utmost seriousness and take action to curb illegal activities in the area.