Property worth approximately Rs 10 lakh was stolen from a locked house in Govardhanwa village, under Barh block in Patna district. Thieves broke the lock and made off with jewelry, cash, and other valuable items. The incident reportedly occurred last night. The house owner, Anupam Singh, had gone to his in-laws' house two days prior, which the thieves exploited to commit the crime.

In the morning, neighbors noticed the broken lock on the house. Villagers then entered to find belongings scattered and several valuable items missing. The house owner and the police were immediately informed. A crowd of villagers gathered at the scene. Local residents mentioned seeing a person carrying a cooler on a bike around 3 AM, though the police have not officially confirmed this. Police are investigating this information as well, questioning people in the vicinity.

Barh Station House Officer Brajkishore Singh stated that the matter has been taken cognizance of and an investigation has been initiated. He assured that action would be taken based on the facts that emerge from evidence and investigation. Police are investigating various angles to identify the stolen goods and the culprits, and evidence is being collected. Villagers have demanded an increase in police patrolling during the night in the area.