Lawlessness appears to be escalating in the Sultana area of Jhunjhunu district, where a fresh burglary attempt was reported at a locked residential property in ward number 20. Two unidentified intruders scaled the boundary walls of the premises and managed to enter the compound. Armed with heavy iron rods, the suspects made vigorous attempts to break the locks of three separate rooms inside the house.
Intruders Flee After Sudden Disturbance
While the attempted break-in was underway, an unusual sound was heard from outside the property. Fearing capture upon hearing the noise, the two suspects abandoned their efforts and fled the scene without managing to steal any valuables. Fortunately, the entire sequence of events was clearly recorded by a closed-circuit television camera installed on the premises.
Family Was Away at the Time
At the time of the incident, the property owner Laxman Singh and his entire family were out of town visiting relatives for personal work. The incident came to light only after the family returned and discovered the damaged locks on the doors. The aggrieved homeowner immediately lodged a formal written complaint with the local police station.
Questions Raised Over Police Inaction
Despite being informed promptly about the incident, the local police administration allegedly failed to visit and inspect the scene in a timely manner. This lapse has triggered severe criticism of the local law enforcement machinery. Authorities are currently examining the CCTV footage in an effort to identify the two suspects involved.
Second Incident Within Nineteen Days
A growing sense of fear and anxiety has gripped residents across Sultana and neighboring areas due to the steady surge in property crimes. Statistics indicate that this is the second such burglary attempt or incident within the span of the last 19 days. Most concerningly, the police have remained completely unsuccessful in solving any of these previous cases.
Prior Theft at Serviceman's Residence
Earlier on October 2, thieves had targeted the home of Surendra Singh in ward 12, making off with gold and silver jewelry along with other valuables worth approximately 20 lakh rupees. Police have failed to make any headway in that investigation as well. Furthermore, in the month of August, miscreants broke into the residence of Baluram Sodha near Shyam Guest House, stealing household goods and silver anklets.
Outcry Over Lacking Night Patrols
The continuous chain of crimes has pushed local residents' patience to the brink, sparking widespread anger. Community members assert that nighttime police patrolling has completely collapsed in the town. They emphasize that the absence of regular patrols allows criminals to target vacant properties with impunity. Residents have demanded the swift identification and arrest of the culprits based on CCTV evidence, alongside an immediate enhancement of police patrols throughout the area.
