Nagpur: Unidentified thieves targeted a locked house in Gopalkrishna Nagar, Kailas Layout, under the jurisdiction of Nandanvan Police Station, stealing cash and valuables worth ₹1.59 lakh. The burglary occurred sometime between 6 pm on July 4 and 11:45 am on July 6, while the homeowner was away on a work trip to Mumbai.

According to the police, the intruders broke the main door lock and gained entry into the house. They stole ₹60,000 in cash and gold and silver jewellery from a bedroom cupboard. The house belongs to Monish Prakash Jaiswal (39), who discovered the theft upon returning home.

Based on Jaiswal’s complaint, Nandanvan Police registered a case under Sections 305(a), 331(3), and 331(4) of the BNS. Further efforts are being made to identify and apprehend the culprits.