Thieves break into hotelier's locked old house in Shahdol village, steal goods worth about Rs 5 lakh

Unidentified thieves targeted the old house of a hotel businessperson in Chanaudi village, under Budhar police station limits in Shahdol district. They broke in by cutting through a wall and made off with goods worth about Rs 5 lakh. The family had kept the jewellery and cash safe for years for their children's weddings.

The family was living in a new house at the time, and the old house was locked. The thieves took advantage of this. Police have registered a case and begun an investigation.

The family learnt of the theft when a relative was passing behind the old house. He noticed a large hole in the wall and grew suspicious. He immediately informed the family. When family members reached the spot, belongings were strewn about inside the house. The jewellery and cash kept in a cupboard were missing. Budhar police were then informed.

The victim, Usha Dhimar, wife of Chintamani, said the family had kept the jewellery in the old house for their children's weddings. It included about two tola of gold ornaments, one and a half kilograms of silver and Rs 60,000 in cash. According to the family, the total value of the stolen goods is about Rs 5 lakh. The family has been distressed since the incident.

On receiving the information, Budhar police reached the spot and inspected the scene. A case has been registered against unidentified accused and an investigation begun. Station in-charge Khem Singh Pedro said special police teams are working to trace the accused. He said efforts are being made to solve the case soon.