Another theft incident in Balangir, residents of the area are scared.

A major theft incident has taken place in Balangir city. Another major theft has sent shockwaves through the city. Miscreants have stolen gold and silver ornaments along with Rs 80,000 in cash from the house of Nilambar Satpathi in Chimnibhatipada. It has been found that about 3 kg of gold and silver ornaments have been looted. Nilambar Satpathi had gone to his ancestral village last night and came to know about the theft when he returned home at around 3 am. After receiving the information, Laxmijore police reached the spot and are investigating. On the other hand, as frequent incidents of theft, loot and snatching are increasing in the city, questions are being raised among the people about the security arrangements of the police and dissatisfaction is increasing.