Major Theft in Chandauna Village; Thieves Make Away with Jewelry and Cash Worth ₹8–10 Lakhs from Anganwadi Worker's House
In the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday (July 16–17), unknown thieves carried out a daring heist in Chandauna village of Darbhanga district. Targeting the house of Anganwadi worker Baby Kumari, the thieves made away with gold and silver ornaments and cash worth lakhs. The incident has created an atmosphere of terror in the area, raising questions about security arrangements and the local police's effectiveness.
Details of the Incident
The victim, Baby Kumari, stated that she and her family were sleeping inside the house. Late at night, unknown thieves targeted a window located at the back of the house.
Modus Operandi: The thieves cut the window grill, removed it carefully, and entered the house. Afterward, they broke the locks of cupboards and boxes.
Assessment of Loss: The thieves cleaned out expensive gold and silver jewelry kept in the cupboard, along with cash stored in the house. According to initial estimates, the total value of the stolen items is between ₹8 and ₹10 lakhs.
Family Unaware: The family members only realized the theft the next morning when they woke up and saw the scattered belongings in the rooms.
Police Action and Investigation
Upon receiving information about the incident, the local police reached the scene and began an inspection.
FSL Team: A forensic team has been called to collect fingerprints and evidence from the scene. The police have also started scanning CCTV footage from the surrounding area.
Case Registered: Based on the written statement of Baby Kumari, an FIR has been registered against unknown thieves.
Police Statement: The local Station House Officer (SHO) stated that the police are taking the matter extremely seriously. A list of notorious criminals in the area and those recently released from jail is being scrutinized to identify suspects.
Atmosphere of Insecurity in the Area
Following this incident, the villagers of Chandauna have expressed concern regarding their safety. Residents say that theft incidents have increased in the region recently, leading to widespread fear.
"Cutting the grill to commit theft shows that the thieves are professional and had prior knowledge of the house layout. We demand that the police increase patrolling." - A local villager
Statistics and Losses
| Details | Description |
|---|---|
| Victim | Baby Kumari (Anganwadi Worker) |
| Stolen Items | Gold/Silver jewelry, cash |
| Estimated Value | ₹8 to ₹10 Lakhs |
| Time of Incident | Night of July 16–17 |
This major theft at the house of Anganwadi worker Baby Kumari is a significant challenge for the police. The victim's family is in deep shock due to the loss of property worth lakhs. The police have assured that the thieves will be arrested soon and every possible effort will be made to recover the looted property.
This incident has once again warned the villagers to remain vigilant about their safety. The police have appealed to the public to check the strength of their doors and windows and to immediately report any suspicious activity.
