Balasore, Aug 4: In a shocking late-night robbery, a family in the Dahisada area under Soro police limits in Balasore district was looted of gold ornaments and cash worth Rs 50 lakh by a gang of five armed miscreants.
The incident took place at the residence of Jnanendra Upadhyay, where the assailants allegedly broke in through the back door under the cover of darkness. Once inside, they tied up Jnanendra, his mother, and sister, and threatened them with sharp weapons. Reports also confirm that the victims were physically assaulted during the ordeal.
The robbers escaped with a significant haul, including gold jewellery, cash, and two mobile phones. The victims remained restrained until residents discovered them the following morning and alerted the Soro police.
Locals expressed anger over the delayed police response, alleging that officers arrived nearly two hours after being informed. The incident has intensified public outrage amid a recent spike in thefts and robberies in the area.
Residents are demanding immediate action to apprehend the culprits and enhance security measures in the locality. Police have launched an investigation, though no arrests had been reported at the time of filing this report.
