A burglary was reported at a locked bungalow in Hatkesh Society, near Darpan Circle, Navrangpura, where gold, silver ornaments, and cash amounting to ₹2.18 lakh were stolen. The incident is believed to have occurred between February 20 and 22.

As per the complainant, Ajaybhai Manibhai Thakkar, a resident of Navrangpura, the bungalow had been closed for ten days. On February 20, his sister, Seemaben Manibhai Thakkar, visited the bungalow in the afternoon and locked it upon leaving. When she returned on February 22 around 5.30 pm, she found the main door locked but discovered that the kitchen door at the back had been broken open. Suspecting a burglary, she immediately informed her brother.

Upon entering, the complainant found the bedroom cupboard open, with valuables scattered across the room. A detailed check revealed that the following items were missing:

- Gold ornaments, including earrings and coins worth approximately ₹1,50,000

- Silver idols, betel nuts, and coins weighing over 400 grams, valued at around ₹12,000

- Cash amounting to ₹50,000, stored in white envelopes typically used for Diwali bonuses

Police probe launched

Thakkar, who was occupied with work, delayed filing the complaint and approached the Ahmedabad police on February 25. The case has been registered at Gujarat University police station, and an investigation is underway.

The investigating officer confirmed that a forensic team and crime branch officials were engaged in collecting evidence from the scene. Police suspect that the thieves may have monitored the house for days before executing the break-in.