Dhanapur, Chandauli – In the early hours of Wednesday night, a seemingly secure, newly‑constructed house in Birna village was violently breached. A group of unknown thieves slipped past the locked doors, absconding with roughly ₹1.60 lakh in cash and a selection of gold ornaments.
The property belongs to Bhanu Maurya. With the second floor still under construction, the family continued to reside in their older home, keeping the new building shut each night.
Following their usual routine, the family locked the fresh house before retiring to the old one. Sometime during the night, the intruders overpowered the locks and rummaged through the rooms.
Loot: Cash and Gold Jewellery
When the Mauryas returned on Thursday morning, they discovered displaced furniture and valuables scattered across the floor. An inventory confirmed the disappearance of ₹1.60 lakh in cash, a gold chain, a ring, and several other pieces of jewellery.
The family reported the theft immediately to the local Police Reporting Venue (PRV). Officers arrived swiftly, cordoned off the scene, and began collecting forensic evidence.
Police Scrutinise CCTV Footage
Investigators examined the surveillance cameras installed around the property. Preliminary checks show that the break‑in was captured on video, and the footage is now being analysed to identify the perpetrators.
Authorities are also reviewing additional clues to understand how the burglars bypassed the locked doors and whether they had prior knowledge of the house’s vacancy.
Community Demands Stronger Security
The incident has heightened unease among neighbouring residents, who note a rise in similar thefts over recent weeks. Villagers are urging the police to increase night patrols and bolster overall security in the area.
Local leaders have called for enhanced preventive measures, especially during periods when homes are unoccupied, to deter future break‑ins.
Police continue their investigation, working to trace the suspects and recover the stolen cash and jewellery.
