Burglars loot goods worth Rs 2 lakh from grocery shop in Assam's Bongaigaon

A grocery shop in Assam's Bongaigaon district was burgled in the early hours of Tuesday, August 4, with thieves allegedly decamping with goods worth around Rs 2 lakh. The entire incident was captured on the shop's CCTV cameras.
 

The burglary took place at Nitya Bazar under the jurisdiction of the South Boitamari Police Outpost at around 2:52 am, when unidentified miscreants allegedly broke open the shop's lock and entered the premises.
 

According to the shop owner, the burglars stole commercial goods worth approximately Rs 2 lakh before fleeing the scene. The stolen items reportedly included several valuable products stocked for sale.
 

CCTV footage installed inside the shop captured the entire incident, providing investigators with crucial leads to identify the accused.
 

Following the incident, Boitamari Police visited the spot, collected the CCTV footage and other evidence, and launched an investigation into the burglary.
 

The theft has sparked concern among traders at Nitya Bazar, with local shopkeepers demanding enhanced security arrangements and regular night patrolling in the market area to prevent such incidents.
 

Police said efforts are underway to identify and apprehend those involved in the burglary, and further investigation is in progress.