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Crime
Grocery Store Shutter Forced Open in Dhakoli, Mohali; Rs 40,000 Cash and Goods Stolen
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 02:31 AM
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A grocery shop in Dhakoli, Mohali, was broken into when its shutter was pried open, resulting in the theft of cash and merchandise valued at around Rs 40,000.
Local police reported that a grocery store in the Dhakoli area of Mohali was accessed after the metal shutter was forcibly pried open. The intruder(s) made off with cash and assorted grocery items, with the total value estimated at roughly Rs 40,000.
The shop owner discovered the breach after the store’s shutter failed to close properly the following morning. An inventory check confirmed the loss of both cash reserves and a variety of packaged goods.
Authorities have launched an investigation and are urging residents to report any suspicious activity in the neighbourhood. The incident highlights the need for enhanced security measures in small retail outlets across the city.
The shop owner discovered the breach after the store’s shutter failed to close properly the following morning. An inventory check confirmed the loss of both cash reserves and a variety of packaged goods.
Authorities have launched an investigation and are urging residents to report any suspicious activity in the neighbourhood. The incident highlights the need for enhanced security measures in small retail outlets across the city.