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Crime
Thieves loot house in Kotakpura during Diwali satsang, steal goods worth lakhs
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 09:45 AM
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A burglary in Kotakpura, Punjab, saw thieves break the kitchen glass and steal valuables worth several lakhs while the family attended a Diwali satsang.
Police reports confirm that a residential house in Kotakpura, Punjab, was broken into on the evening of Diwali. The family was away attending a satsang ceremony when the intruders entered the premises.
The thieves forced their way into the kitchen by shattering a glass pane, then proceeded to loot items estimated to be worth several lakhs of rupees.
Local police arrived after the family returned and discovered the damage. An FIR has been lodged and investigators are canvassing the neighbourhood for witnesses and CCTV footage.
Authorities have warned residents to remain vigilant during the festive season, noting a recent uptick in burglary reports across the state.
The thieves forced their way into the kitchen by shattering a glass pane, then proceeded to loot items estimated to be worth several lakhs of rupees.
Local police arrived after the family returned and discovered the damage. An FIR has been lodged and investigators are canvassing the neighbourhood for witnesses and CCTV footage.
Authorities have warned residents to remain vigilant during the festive season, noting a recent uptick in burglary reports across the state.