Mohan Kuthar
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)
Mangaluru, Mar 25: The thieves who targeted a house in Konaje Kodijal, struck it rich. They returned with over 700 grams of gold ornaments and Rs five lac in cash.
The theft happened in the house of Abid, a resident of Kodijal, on the night of Wednesday March 24. The thieves who entered the house of Abid during late night hours, stole the ornaments kept inside an almirah in the bedroom. Abid happens to be an areca nut dealer and had reportedly brought back home cash pertaining to his areca nut trade.
The marriage of Abid's niece was to be held shortly. Therefore, he had brought gold ornaments kept in the bank locker, it is said.
Konaje police have visited the spot and begun investigation. Sniffer dogs and fingerprint experts will be visiting the spot and undertake investigation. Police sources said that the value of gold ornaments stolen is over Rs 20 lac.