Siliguri, 08th November: A theft took place in the Harijan Basti area of Dakshin Bharatnagar under Ward No. 24 in Siliguri, while the house was empty during Chhath Puja celebrations. The incident occurred on Friday morning when the family members locked their house and went to the ghats for puja.
As per the family’s statement, they discovered the theft upon returning home after completing the puja. They found that the tin roof had been cut, and the door lock was broken. Additionally, items stolen included gold jewellery worth lakhs and approximately ₹45,000 in cash from the wardrobe.
Upon discovering the theft, the family members approached the Siliguri police station and filed a formal complaint. At present, the police have launched an investigation into the incident.