A major burglary took place in Himatsar village under the Nokha area of Bikaner district, where unidentified criminals broke into a vacant house and made away with valuables. Taking advantage of the absence of the occupants, the intruders snapped the padlocks of the residence and ransacked the interior. They fled with gold and silver ornaments alongside 40,000 rupees in cash. The incident came to light when the homeowner returned with his family after approximately two days away, discovering the broken locks and scattered belongings before reporting the matter to the police.
Family Returned After Two Days to Broken Locks
The victim, Sanwarlal Sharma, a resident of Himatsar, had traveled out of town with his family for specific personal engagements. Consequently, the house had remained locked and unoccupied for around two days. Exploiting the deserted property, unidentified burglars targeted the premises, forcing open the main gate locks as well as interior doors to gain entry into the rooms. When the family returned on Monday evening, they found the entrance locks broken. Upon stepping inside, they discovered cupboards rummaged through, articles scattered across the floor, and their stored jewelry and cash missing.
Thieves Fled With Precious Ornaments and 40,000 Rupees
According to assessments shared by family members, the perpetrators stole around 25 grams of gold jewelry, approximately 250 grams of silver ornaments, and 40,000 rupees in cash. Following the realization of the theft, the family immediately contacted local law enforcement. As word spread, neighboring villagers rushed to the scene to support the family. Locals observed that the crime appeared well-coordinated, with the burglars intentionally selecting the locked property and escaping well before the family could return.
Rising Anxiety in the Village as Locals Seek Increased Patrols
The brazen theft has sparked apprehension among the residents of Himatsar village. Expressing serious concern over the incident, former sarpanch Meghsingh Himatsar demanded that the police administration track down and apprehend the unidentified thieves without delay. He emphasized the pressing need to intensify police patrolling in the village to deter similar break-ins in the future. In the wake of the crime, villagers have also urged one another to exercise heightened caution and vigilance regarding the security of their residences.
Police Review CCTV Footage and Track Suspects
Following the distress call, police teams initiated an investigation into the burglary. Investigators have begun examining security camera footage installed around the vicinity and along primary transit routes to detect suspicious movements and trace the suspects' trail. Inquiries are also underway to identify active criminal elements or suspicious individuals reported in the area around the time of the break-in. Police stated that active measures are ongoing to identify the culprits and bring them to justice swiftly.
