Kolhapur : Unknown burglars broke into a locked house on the main street of Shirale-Varun village in Shahuwadi taluka and stole gold and silver ornaments and cash worth Rs 5.35 lakh. The theft came to light on Tuesday night, raising concerns among local residents.
The house belongs to Vanita Dattatray Shedge, who had left for Mumbai with her family on Sept 23 after celebrating Ganeshotsav, according to Shahuwadi police. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines When Shedge returned home on Nov 10, she found the lock and hinges of the main door broken. Police Inspector Rajendra Sawantre of Shahuwadi police station said, “According to the complaint lodged by Shedge on Nov 11, the burglars stole three gold rings, gold earrings, silver coins, silver biscuits, other silver ornaments and cash, collectively valued at Rs 5.35 lakh.
You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolhapur | Silver Rate in Kolhapur | Bank Holidays in Kolhapur | Public Holidays in Kolhapur Stay updated with the latest Kolhapur news. Household articles had been ransacked, the wooden cupboard searched and the iron safe containing valuables broken open. A case has been registered against unidentified persons. “Spot inspection and panchnama have been carried out. A forensic team and dog squad were also summoned from Kolhapur to assist the ongoing investigation. The burglars will be nabbed soon. Download the TOI App.
The house had remained locked since then.