Family tied up, threatened and looted at bomb point in Boudh

In a late-night robbery that has sparked fear among residents, a group of armed miscreants allegedly broke into a house at Bhaliapadara village under Boudh police station limits and decamped with cash and valuables worth lakhs of rupees.

The incident took place around 2:45 am while the family members were asleep.

According to police sources, around 15 to 20 armed men reportedly entered the house of Satyabrata Mishra after breaking the lock. The accused are said to have gained entry through the rear gate and then locked the doors from outside to prevent outside interference.

The robbers, allegedly armed with sharp weapons, tied the hands and legs of the family members and assaulted them when they attempted to resist. The complainant alleged that the miscreants also carried crude bombs and threatened to kill the family during the robbery.

“After entering the house, they locked both the front and back doors. They tied me, my wife and my mother, and started taking away gold and silver ornaments. They were holding bombs and threatening us,” Satyabrata Mishra said, adding that an FIR has been lodged with the police.

The gang reportedly fled with gold jewellery, silver ornaments, cash and other valuable household items.

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Following the complaint, Boudh police reached the spot and conducted a preliminary investigation. A case has been registered, and efforts are underway to identify and apprehend those involved.

The incident has created panic in the locality, with residents demanding intensified night patrolling and enhanced security measures to prevent such crimes.