Unidentified thieves broke into two shops in Govindpur early Tuesday morning, stealing a total of ₹34,000 in cash. The first incident occurred at a kiosk near the boundary wall of the Govindpur police station, located at Govindpur Chowk. The second theft took place at Viswakarma shop, situated near Bartalla Morh, opposite the Middle School.

The shopkeepers discovered the thefts upon opening their establishments in the morning, causing a stir in the market. Sanjay Kumar alias Paan, the owner of the kiosk, reported that thieves broke through the rear part of his shop, making off with approximately ₹7,500 from the cash box. He had closed his shop on Monday night and found his belongings scattered the next morning.

At the Viswakarma shop near Bartalla Morh, thieves broke the rod of a rear window to gain entry. They then forced open the cash box, stealing an estimated ₹26,000 to ₹27,000. Shop owner Pawan Kumar stated that the cash included ₹22,000 received from a customer, along with the day's earnings.

Upon receiving information, the police arrived at the scene and conducted an investigation at both locations. Station House Officer Vijay Kumar stated that an FSL (Forensic Science Laboratory) team is being called in due to the seriousness of the case. Further legal action will be taken based on the shopkeepers' applications, and the police are actively investigating to identify and apprehend the culprits.