Siliguri, 27th July: A theft took place in a vacant house on Netaji Road at Subhash Pally, Siliguri, while the residents were away.
The homeowner, Tithi Chakraborty Maitra, had given the house to a promoter for reconstruction and was not living there at the time. Thieves took advantage of this and stole several items, including electrical cables, cooking utensils, and a TV.
The incident came to light on Friday night when a neighbor noticed the lights on in the empty house and informed the homeowner. When the homeowner contacted the promoter, they found out that various items were missing from the property. The local authorities have been notified, and an investigation is ongoing to catch the thieves and recover the stolen goods. This incident shows the need for community awareness and security for empty houses.