Thieves abscond with cash worth ₹5 million from merchant’s house in Baitul, MP

Police in Mulati police‑station jurisdiction received a report of a major theft from the vacant residence of coriander trader Krishna Sahu in Barkhed village, Baitul, Madhya Pradesh. According to the complaint, an iron box containing roughly five million rupees in cash was taken from the back of the house during the night.

Investigators say the thieves entered the property while the victim’s family was attending a Durga Aarti ceremony elsewhere. The box, described as a heavy iron container, was reportedly lifted and carried away by unknown assailants.

Local authorities have launched a probe to identify the perpetrators and recover the stolen cash. The incident has sparked concern among residents about security in the area, prompting calls for increased police patrolling.

The case is being treated as a serious robbery, and officials have urged anyone with information to come forward.