MARGAO
Thieves struck gold at the Vernekar family at Telaulim in Salcete when they decamped with gold ornaments worth around Rs 69 lakh.
The incident is believed to have occurred on Sunday when the family had gone to Panjim.
When the family returned, to their utter shock and surprise they found that the thieves had decamped with gold ornaments worth around Rs 69 lakh.
The thieves are believed to have gained entry into the house by breaking the glass pane of the kitchen window.
Margao police requisitioned the services of finger print and forensic experts to assist in the investigations.
Margao police station in charge PI Tulsidas Naik informed that the police have commenced investigations into the complaint lodged by the Vernekar family.
He said the FIR will be registered upon receipt of the opinion from the forensic experts.
The Vernekar family reportedly told the police that the family had brought the gold ornaments home for a religious function.
Further investigations are underway.
