Foreign cigarettes worth ₹35k stolen from pan parlour in Bodakdev

A case of theft has been reported at R S Pan Parlour and Umiya Pharmacy, located below a residential building in Bodakdev, Ahmedabad. The incident, which occurred between 12.30 am and 4 am, resulted in a total loss of ₹40,540, as per the complaint filed at Bodakdev police station.

Pradipbhai Valchandbhai, who runs R S Pan Parlour, stated that after closing his shop around midnight, he returned in the morning to find the shutter lock broken. Upon entering, he noticed the cash counter ransacked and several cigarette packets stolen. The missing items included ₹12,500, cigarettes: Classic Mind Company worth ₹1,260, - Benson & Hedges worth ₹3,130, Marlboro Light worth ₹3,130, Marlboro Advance worth ₹4,495, Marlboro Double Switch ₹7,825. The total worth of the burglary at the parlour is is estimated to be ₹37,540.

Burglary at pharmacy too

Additionally, the Umiya Pharmacy, next to the pan shop, was also burgled. The shop’s owner, Virendra Kumar Patel, reported that the shutter lock was broken and ₹3,000 was taken from the cash counter.

Following the complaint, the Bodakdev police have registered a case and initiated an investigation. Officials are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby areas and questioning local residents and shopkeepers for any leads on the unknown thief.