Burglaries Across Jaipur Leave Families Counting Crores in Losses

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Multiple families have been affected by a series of burglaries across the city of Jaipur, with combined losses estimated to be in the crores of rupees. The burglaries occurred over the past week, mainly targeting homes that were left unattended by their owners during the Diwali holidays. Police investigations are underway, with teams analyzing CCTV footage and questioning domestic helpers and watchmen.

Key Takeaways:

  • At least a dozen burglaries and thefts were reported across Jaipur in the past week, with losses estimated to be in the crores of rupees.
  • The majority of the cases occurred when families were out of town for Diwali holidays, leaving their homes vulnerable to burglary.
  • Cases were reported in various localities, including Shyam Nagar, Vidhyadhar Nagar, Kardhani, Narayan Vihar, and Sanganer.
  • Investigation teams are analyzing CCTV footage and questioning domestic helpers and watchmen in affected colonies.
  • In one case, burglars stole 12 kilograms of silver jewellery, gold ornaments, idols, utensils, and Rs 50,000 in cash from a house in Karni Vihar.
  • Another case in Kardhani involved a complainant who returned home to find cash, gold and silver ornaments, ATM and PAN cards missing.
  • Burglars used sharp tools to cut through the main latch of a house in Narayan Vihar, entering it on the night of Govardhan Puja.
  • Two similar burglaries were reported from Shyam Nagar, with families returning to find locks on their front doors broken and gold and silver jewellery missing.
  • In Sanganer Sadar, burglars entered a home in Shivam Colony and escaped with cash, two gold items, and silver ornaments after breaking locks of four rooms.

Statistics:

  • At least 60 kilograms of gold and silver jewellery were stolen in these burglaries.
  • The total value of stolen goods is estimated to be in the crores of rupees.
  • 12 kilograms of silver jewellery were stolen from a house in Karni Vihar.
  • Rs 50,000 in cash was stolen from the same house in Karni Vihar.
  • ATM and PAN cards were stolen in a case in Kardhani.
  • Burglars used sharp tools to cut through the main latch of a house in Narayan Vihar.

Sources:

Times News Network, Jaipur.