Daijiworld Media Network - Bantwal (DV)
Bantwal, Dec 25: A gang of robbers broke into a house in Kanathadka, Vittal here on Friday December 25 and robbed gold ornaments after tying up and assaulting a woman occupant.
The robbery took place at a house located in front of Kanathadka Jumma Masjid, where an auto-driver identified as Rafeeq and his family stay on rent.
It is learnt that Rafeeq along with his ten-year-old-son had been to the mosque to perform prayers on Friday afternoon, leaving his wife Zainaba alone at home.
The miscreants who gathered the information, barged into the house and after attacking Zainaba and tying her up, robbed gold ornaments. Though there are several houses in the vicinity, no one noticed the incident, it is said.
The incident came to light after her husband and son returned from the mosque.
Vittal police who visited the spot have registered a case.