In a daring heist in Gopalganj district, unknown thieves broke into Vikas Jewelers and Utensil Store in Sasamusa Old Market, under Kuchaikot police station, by cutting a hole in the wall. They made off with approximately 20 lakh rupees worth of jewelry and 1 lakh rupees in cash. The incident occurred late at night two days ago and came to light when the shop owner opened the store in the morning.

The shop owner, Munna Soni, son of late Kedar Prasad from Rampur Daud village, had closed his shop as usual and returned home. During the night, unidentified thieves systematically targeted the store, cutting through the rear wall to gain entry. Inside, they broke open the locker of the safe and stole valuable gold and silver ornaments, estimated to be worth around 20 lakh rupees. Additionally, 1 lakh rupees in cash kept in the counter was also stolen.

Upon discovering the theft, the shop owner informed the Kuchaikot police. Police personnel promptly arrived at the scene, inspected the area, and began scrutinizing CCTV footage from cameras installed around the shop. Authorities stated that raids are being conducted to identify and apprehend the culprits based on the footage.

This audacious robbery has created an atmosphere of fear and insecurity among shopkeepers in Sasamusa market. Traders have raised concerns about police patrolling and have urged the administration to swiftly arrest the thieves and recover the stolen goods.