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Crime
Elderly Woman’s Home Burglarized in Khanpur, Mohali; Gas Cylinder Stolen
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 02:16 AM
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A burglary was reported in the village of Khanpur, Mohali district, where an elderly resident’s home was broken into around midday and a gas cylinder was taken.
Police received a complaint that an elderly woman’s residence in Khanpur, a village in Mohali district, was broken into during the daytime. The intruder entered the house, rummaged through belongings and left with a domestic gas cylinder.
An FIR has been registered with the local police station, and investigators are canvassing the neighbourhood for any witnesses or CCTV footage that could identify the suspect. Authorities have urged residents to report any suspicious activity promptly.
The incident highlights growing concerns about safety in rural pockets of Punjab, prompting police to increase patrols and advise citizens to secure doors and windows, especially during daylight hours when many are away from home.
An FIR has been registered with the local police station, and investigators are canvassing the neighbourhood for any witnesses or CCTV footage that could identify the suspect. Authorities have urged residents to report any suspicious activity promptly.
The incident highlights growing concerns about safety in rural pockets of Punjab, prompting police to increase patrols and advise citizens to secure doors and windows, especially during daylight hours when many are away from home.