Burglars steal phones worth Rs 35 lakh from Ludhiana shop

A burglar stole high-end smartphones and Rs 15,000 cash from a mobile shop in Ludhiana's Ghumar Mandi area early Monday. Owner Nagesh Khosla estimates the loss at about Rs 35 lakh. Police said CCTV footage showed five masked men near the shop, one forced the shutter open and entered while the others left. He returned after about 25 minutes and the group fled with the phones.

Police are examining CCTV footage from inside and outside the store. Inspector Amritpal Sharma, SHO of Division Number 8 police station, said the suspects arrived on foot but may have parked a vehicle nearby. Officers are scanning footage from other market establishments to trace their movements. A case has been registered against unidentified persons and an investigation is underway.