Ananthapuramu (Andhra Pradesh) [India], January 23 (HBTV): A brazen theft occurred in Andhra Pradesh's Ananthapuramu district on Thursday, where a gang of four men looted three houses near the national highway in Rajahamsa Villas, according to the police.

The thieves made off with gold, silver, and cash worth lakhs, with one victim claiming a staggering loss of INR 3 crore. Police have launched an investigation using CCTV footage and are working to apprehend the culprits.

According to Circle Inspector Sainath, the thieves targeted a government employee's house, making off with 3 tulas of gold, 1 kg of silver, and INR 65,000 in cash. They also stole other small gold ornaments.

While the owners of the other two houses have yet to file complaints, one of the victims, Siva Reddy, claimed that the thieves stole INR 3 crore worth of cash and ornaments.

Inspector Sainath assured that the authorities have launched an investigation based on CCTV footage and have asked the victims to submit proper details. 'The culprits will be apprehended soon,' he said. 

(ANI)