In the overnight hours, burglars targeted a locked house in Halduchour Ambikapuram Colony, Lalkuan, Nainital district. The intruders forced the door and lock, then removed gold jewelry valued at several tolas and ₹15,000 in cash. A mobile phone was left behind, suggesting the thieves focused on valuables and cash. The homeowner, the wife of late Jai Krishna Bhatt, has been away in Delhi for medical treatment for the past 2 months, leaving the house unoccupied.
Initial information indicates that the incident occurred between approximately one:30 am and 2:00 am. Neighbors discovered the breached door in the morning and conveyed the news to the local Gram Pradhan, which led to police arrival at the scene. The recovered details include the jewelry mix of chains, pendants, rings, and earrings totaling a few tolas, along with cash. Police are examining CCTV footage and gathering testimonies as part of the investigation.
Residents express anger over the breach and urge police to tighten security in the area and to arrest the perpetrators promptly. The Halduchour outis compiling evidence and awaiting leads from the footage and other sources to identify the culprits.
