A burglary at the residence of a former serviceman has been reported in the Shaheed Dwar area of Sailanigoath, near the Army Cantonment in Tanakpur, Champawat. The intruders entered through a window while members of the family were present inside the house.
The incident occurred between approximately one:30 am and 2:00 am during the night of 16–17 September at the home of former Subedar Basant Ram. Some relatives were sleeping on the veranda when the burglary took place.
According to the family, the burglars damaged the window’s metal grille and angle before entering the house. They searched 2 rooms and forced open the lockers of a cupboard and a storage chest.
Gold and silver ornaments belonging to Basant Ram’s wife, daughter-in-law and 2 daughters were reportedly taken. The jewellery is estimated to be worth lakhs of rupees, while about ₹1 lakh in cash was also removed from the house. The exact value of the stolen ornaments and other items is still being assessed.
Possible route used by burglars
Basant Ram has suspected that the intruders may have approached the house from the forest side, using the route along the railway track. He also believes they could have escaped in the same direction after the theft.
The number of people involved has not yet been established. Investigators will need to determine how the burglars reached the property, how long they remained inside and which route they used to leave.
Police investigation begins
The burglary has caused concern among residents because it occurred while the family was at home. Police have started investigating the incident, but the available information does not state that any arrests have been made.
The precise loss will become clearer after the family completes an assessment of the missing jewellery and other belongings. The investigation is also expected to examine the damaged window and the suspected forest and railway-track route.
Conclusion
Police are investigating the theft of jewellery worth lakhs and about ₹1 lakh in cash from the Tanakpur home of former Subedar Basant Ram, with the entry and escape routes yet to be established.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the burglary take place?
The burglary was reported in the Shaheed Dwar area of Sailanigoath, near the Army Cantonment in Tanakpur, Champawat.
Q. Whose house was targeted?
The house belonged to former Subedar Basant Ram.
Q. When did the incident happen?
It occurred between approximately one:30 am and 2:00 am during the night of 16–17 September.
Q. What was stolen?
Gold and silver jewellery belonging to family members, along with about ₹1 lakh in cash, was reportedly stolen.
Q. How did the burglars enter?
They allegedly cut the metal grille and angle of a window to enter the house.
Q. Was anyone inside the house?
Yes. Family members were present, and some were sleeping on the veranda.
Q. Has the exact value of the stolen property been confirmed?
No. The jewellery is estimated to be worth lakhs of rupees, but its exact value is still being assessed.
Q. Has police action begun?
Police have started investigating the burglary. The available information does not mention any arrests.
