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Kannur: A gang of burglars escaped with cash worth Rs 1 crore and 300 sovereigns of gold from the house of a prominent businessman in Valapattanam, Kerala. The theft occurred while the family was away in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, attending a marriage ceremony.
The burglary came to light on Sunday night when the family returned home after their trip and found that valuables stored in a locker had been stolen. According to police sources, the family had been away from the house since November 19.
It is believed the burglars gained entry by cutting the grill of the kitchen window. CCTV footage from the area revealed three individuals scaling the compound wall and entering the house.
A relative of the family shared with the media that money, gold, and other valuables were kept locked in a cupboard, with the key stored in another room. Police and fingerprint experts have gathered evidence from the scene, and a widespread search has been launched to apprehend the culprits.
With PTI inputs