Team Goemkarponn
SANGUEM: A daylight house break-in was reported from Viliar Bhati in Sanguem after unidentified persons allegedly broke into a residence and stole jewellery and cash while the family members were away.
According to information, the accused persons broke open the door of the house belonging to Manisha M. Naik and gained entry using a mattock (paray). After entering the house, the burglars allegedly broke open a cupboard and stole jewellery worth approximately ₹2.5 lakh along with cash amounting to ₹20,000.
The incident is suspected to have occurred around 11:30 am when no one was present in the house. When the family members returned home, they found the door and cupboard broken and noticed that the jewellery and cash were missing. They immediately informed Sanguem Police.
Police personnel rushed to the spot along with a forensic team and a dog squad and conducted a panchanama at the scene. However, no major clues were reportedly found during the preliminary investigation.
Meanwhile, villagers expressed concern over the incident and alleged that such crimes are occurring due to police failure. They pointed out that last month a temple fund box was stolen in the Rivona panchayat area of Sanguem, but the accused are yet to be traced.
Residents also referred to another theft at the Vithoba Rakhumai temple in Sanguem town, located about 200 metres from the police station, where a donation box and other pooja items were stolen. Despite CCTV cameras being installed at the temple, the culprits have not been identified so far.
Villagers have demanded that the Chief Minister intervene in the matter and warned that they will continue to raise their voice until the culprits are caught.
