Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Burglars Steal Cash, Silver Chain From Virar House
A house in Virar was reportedly robbed at night.
The theft happened during the Gauri-Ganpati celebrations.
The family usually lives in Vasai and visits the house only sometimes.
Burglars allegedly broke the front-door lock to get inside.
They also forced open two cupboards in a bedroom.
The thieves reportedly took between ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh in cash and a silver chain.
They escaped from the back of the house.
Neighbours found the damage in the morning and told the family.
Local residents want more police patrols to help prevent similar incidents.
Burglars allegedly broke into a family home in Kolhapur Gaon, Virar West, during the Gauri-Ganpati festivities.
The house is visited only once or twice a month because the family currently lives in Vasai.
Neighbours discovered the break-in in the morning and informed the family.
The intruders reportedly broke the main-door lock and two bedroom-cupboard locks.
Residents have urged police to increase patrolling after cash estimated at ₹1–2 lakh and a silver chain were stolen.
- Who
- Burglars allegedly targeted a house belonging to Samsung Murzlo and his family.
- What
- The intruders reportedly stole ₹1–2 lakh in cash and a silver chain.
- When
- The theft occurred at night during the ongoing Gauri-Ganpati festivities and was discovered the next morning.
- Where
- Kolhapur Gaon, in the Kolhapur Wadi area of Virar West.
- Incident type
- House burglary
- Location
- Kolhapur Gaon, Virar West
- Timing
- At night during the Gauri-Ganpati festivities
- Reported loss
- ₹1–2 lakh in cash and one silver chain
- Entry point
- Main door, whose lock was allegedly broken
- Additional damage
- Locks on two bedroom cupboards were reportedly broken
- Community response
- Residents demanded increased police patrolling