A major burglary has been reported at a farmer’s house in Sikanderabad village near Bhopal, where the family claims that gold and silver jewellery worth lakhs of rupees and cash were stolen while they were away on a religious trip. The farmer has announced a reward of ₹1 lakh for information that helps identify the suspects or leads to their arrest.
House Burgled During Two-Day Religious Trip
According to police, farmer Phool Singh Sahu and his family left their house at around 1 pm on October 21 for a religious visit to Orchha. They returned late on October 23 and discovered that valuables were missing from their home.
The family subsequently approached the police, and a case was registered on October 24. The reported theft is estimated to involve property worth approximately ₹50 lakh, although the figure has not been independently confirmed.
Gold Jewellery and Cash Among Missing Items
According to the family’s complaint, the stolen valuables include more than 20 tolas of gold jewellery and approximately half a kilogram of silver. The missing gold ornaments reportedly include a traditional rani haar, necklaces, earrings, bangles, rings, a mangalsutra and a gold chain. Silver ornaments were also reported missing.
The family further claimed that approximately ₹9 lakh in savings, kept in nine piggy banks at the house, was stolen during the incident.
Following the burglary, the farmer announced a ₹1 lakh reward for anyone providing useful information about the suspects or helping the police apprehend them.
Police Examine Evidence, Question Claims
Police have launched an investigation into the burglary. A forensic science laboratory team inspected the scene, while a dog squad searched the surrounding area. Investigators are also examining the possibility of involvement by people familiar with the locality.
Police station in-charge Ras Bihari Sharma confirmed that a case had been registered based on the complainant’s statement. However, he said there were doubts regarding the quantity of valuables reported missing and the sequence of events.
Police are collecting further details to establish the actual value of the stolen property and determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and the family’s claims remain subject to verification.