In a brazen act of crime, a house in the Sherghati police station area of Gaya district was targeted by thieves who made away with approximately ₹7 lakh worth of valuables. The incident occurred on Wednesday night when burglars broke into the house, stealing cash and jewelry worth lakhs. When a female member of the household attempted to resist, the criminals opened fire at her. Fortunately, the woman narrowly escaped as the bullet missed her.

According to police sources, the homeowner, a resident of a particular locality in Sherghati, was away from home for work. Taking advantage of the empty house, the thieves struck on Wednesday night. They broke the lock, entered the premises, and stole ₹50,000 in cash and gold and silver ornaments valued at around ₹6.5 lakh from the wardrobe. In total, the criminals decamped with property worth approximately ₹7 lakh.

As the culprits were fleeing after committing the robbery, a female member of the household spotted them and tried to intervene. To deter her and ensure their escape, the criminals fired a shot. The sound of the gunshot attracted neighbors, but by then, the perpetrators had vanished into the darkness.

Upon receiving information about the incident, local police promptly arrived at the scene and initiated an investigation. Police officials questioned family members and are reviewing CCTV footage from the vicinity to identify the culprits. The police have assured that the criminals will be apprehended soon and the stolen property recovered. The incident has created an atmosphere of fear in the locality.