Burglars Break In, Steal Cash and Gold Jewellery Worth ₹11.20 Lakh from House in Ahmedabad

Burglars allegedly broke into a locked house in Anandnagar Flats in Ahmedabad’s Prahladnagar area and stole cash and gold jewellery worth ₹11.20 lakh. The theft took place while the family was away to attend a religious function in their native village. Anandnagar police have registered a case against unidentified thieves and started an investigation.

According to the complaint, the house belongs to Ghanshyamsinh Dayma, who lives in Flat No. 205, Block 35, at Anandnagar Flats. He left home with his family on October 24 to attend a religious function in Simej village. When the family returned on the evening of October 25, they found the main door lock damaged and their belongings scattered inside the house.

Cash and Gold Jewellery Missing

The family checked the house and found that the cupboard had been opened. Around ₹8.50 lakh in cash and gold jewellery worth ₹2.70 lakh were missing. The total value of the stolen items was estimated at ₹11.20 lakh.

The stolen cash included money kept from the sale of a house, agricultural income and personal savings. The family had planned to use the money to buy a new car. The thieves also took a gold chain weighing around three tolas, valued at ₹2.50 lakh, and a gold ear ornament worth about ₹20,000.

After discovering the theft, Dayma filed a complaint at Anandnagar police station. Police registered a case against unknown persons and began efforts to identify and catch the thieves. A key to an Axis Bank locker was also reported missing. Further investigation is underway to find the suspects and recover the stolen valuables.