Dhanapur, Chandauli – Late Wednesday night a house that appeared to be well‑secured in Birna village was violently entered. A group of thieves forced their way inside and left with roughly ₹1.6 lakh in cash and a handful of gold jewellery.
The property belongs to Bhanu Maurya. The second floor is still under construction, so the family continues to occupy their older home while the new building remains locked each evening.
Following their usual routine, the family locked the new house before retiring to the old one. Somewhere during the night, unknown intruders broke the locked doors and rummaged through the rooms.
Cash and Gold Jewellery Stolen
When the family returned on Thursday morning they discovered displaced furniture and items scattered across the floor. An inventory confirmed that ₹1.6 lakh in cash had disappeared, along with a gold chain, a ring and several other pieces of jewellery.
The victims promptly reported the incident to the local police‑revenue‑village (PRV). Officers arrived swiftly, cordoned off the scene and began collecting forensic evidence.
Police Review CCTV Footage
Investigators examined the surveillance cameras installed around the property. Preliminary checks show that the break‑in was captured on video, and the footage is now being scrutinised to identify the culprits.
Authorities are also analysing additional clues to determine how the burglars bypassed the locked doors and whether they possessed prior knowledge of the house’s vacancy.
Community Calls for Greater Security
The robbery has heightened anxiety among nearby residents, who say similar thefts have been reported in recent weeks. Villagers are urging police to increase night patrols and improve overall security in the area.
Local leaders have appealed for stronger preventive measures, especially during periods when homes are unoccupied, to deter future break‑ins.
Police continue their investigation, working to trace the suspects and recover the stolen cash and jewellery.
