Thieves drilled a hole in the rear wall of Sri Jagadamba Jewellers in Medchal to steal goods worth Rs 60 lakh.
Thieves stole gold, silver, and cash from Sri Jagadamba Jewellers in Medchal by drilling a hole in the store's rear wall, according to Siasat.
The robbery occurred while the shop was closed for Diwali. The store is located next to the Medchal Police Station.
Store owner Seshumal Chowdhury closed the shop on Sunday after performing Diwali puja. The theft was discovered on Tuesday, November 10, when the store was reopened, Deccan Chronicle reported.
Chowdhury first noticed a broken wooden door inside the premises before finding a large hole in the wall. He discovered that approximately 25 tolas of gold, 3.5 kg of silver, and Rs 4 lakh in cash were missing.
The estimated value of the stolen items is Rs 60 lakh. A case has been registered and an investigation is currently underway.
