Hyderabad: Burglars allegedly broke into a locked house in New Bharat Nagar Colony, Uppal, and stole 48 tolas of gold, 1.5 kg of silver ornaments and ₹3.5 lakh in cash while the family was away visiting Komuravelli temple on Tuesday.
The burglary reportedly occurred around 2 am at the residence of Bhaskar Reddy’s family.
According to the information available, a suspect wearing a burqa allegedly broke the lock, entered the house and forced open a cupboard. The suspect reportedly remained inside the house for nearly an hour before leaving with the valuables and cash.
Domestic Worker Discovers Burglary
The theft came to light early in the morning when the domestic worker arrived at the house, noticed the broken locks and alerted the family.
When the family returned, they reportedly found the cupboard open and household belongings scattered, indicating that the house had been searched for valuables.
CCTV Footage Under Examination
The suspect’s movements were reportedly captured by CCTV cameras installed in the surrounding area. Police are examining the footage to identify the person involved and trace any accomplices.
Based on the family’s complaint, Uppal police registered a case and launched an investigation.
Further details are awaited as investigators work to establish the sequence of events and recover the stolen property.