Igatpuri: A major burglary has come to light in the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Nagar area of Igatpuri city. Unidentified thieves broke into a house, stealing gold, silver utensils, and cash worth lakhs of rupees. A case has been registered at the Igatpuri police station, and an investigation has begun.
According to the complaint filed by former corporator Seema Pralhad Jadhav, the theft occurred between 6 PM on January 22, 2026, and 11 PM on February 2, 2026. Seema Jadhav was out of town attending her uncle's wedding ceremony. During this period, the thieves broke open the iron cupboard in the house and stole the valuables kept inside.
Jewellery of around 6 tolas of gold, including rings, beads, pendants, earrings, and other ornaments, silver utensils, and cash of Rs. 8,000 have been stolen by the burglar. The total value of the stolen goods is estimated to be in lakhs of rupees. Upon returning home, Seema Jadhav found the lock broken and the house ransacked, after which she filed a complaint with the police.
A case has been registered against an unknown accused at the Igatpuri police station. The investigation is underway under the guidance of Assistant Police Inspector Ganesh D. Pardeshi, and teams have been dispatched to apprehend the thieves. Police sources said that CCTV footage, local enquiries, and fingerprint analysis will be used in the investigation of the burglary.
This incident has created an atmosphere of fear among the residents of the area, and the police have appealed to citizens to take precautions to prevent burglaries. The police have advised people to check locks, grills, and security systems before leaving their homes and to immediately inform the police if they spot any suspicious individuals.
The police have also sought the help of local residents to expedite the investigation, and it is expected that the culprits will be arrested soon.
