Burglars loot cigarettes worth Rs 25 lakh in Kothagudem

Burglars break into warehouse owned by DMR Enterprises at TTD Kalyana Mandapam road and steal 10 large-sized cartons

Kothagudem: Thieves in Kothagudem have been getting innovative and finding new avenues to make quick money, if the break-in that took place at Paloncha town in the district is any indication.

Burglars broke into a warehouse owned by DMR Enterprises (ITC distributor) at TTD Kalyana Mandapam road in the town during the wee hours of Saturday and stole 10 large-sized cartons, containing cigarettes worth Rs 25 lakh.

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The distributor, Pavan Maniar, who came to his warehouse during the day, found that the shutters were broken. Based on his complaint, the town SI, Suman, along with the clues team and sniffer dogs, visited the spot and carried out searches on the warehouse premises.

It was said that the burglars had cut the connection of CCTV cameras installed at the warehouse prior to committing the theft. Police seized the iron rods, which were said to have been used to open the shutters.