Sick Teen Attacked as Thieves Loot Lakhs in Chandauli
Thieves broke into a house in Chandauli, stealing lakhs in valuables and attacking a sick 17-year-old boy who tried to stop them.
A daring burglary in Itwa village, located under the Balua police station area of Chandauli, turned violent on Friday night when thieves attacked a sick 17-year-old boy who tried to stop them from looting his home. The criminals managed to escape with jewelry and cash worth lakhs of rupees after a brutal encounter with the teenager.
The Midnight Intrusion
The incident took place at the residence of Munna Prajapati. According to reports, the perpetrators gained entry into the house by climbing onto the roof. Once inside, they began scouring the premises for valuables, eventually making off with jewelry estimated to be worth between two to three lakh rupees, along with 12,000 rupees in cash.
A Brave Attempt and Brutal Assault
While the thieves were in the process of stealing the valuables, a 17-year-old boy, who was unwell and sleeping inside the house, was awakened by the noise. Despite his illness, the teenager attempted to resist the intruders to protect his home.
The criminals reacted with extreme violence. To incapacitate the boy, they reportedly sprayed an unknown substance directly onto his face. They did not stop there; the attackers further assaulted the teenager, striking him repeatedly on his head and back before fleeing the scene through the roof from which they had entered.
Police Action and Local Outrage
The victims, identified as Munna Prajapati and Rajkumar Prajapati, immediately alerted the authorities. Officers from the Balua police station arrived at the scene to conduct a thorough inspection and have since initiated a formal investigation into the crime.
The brazen nature of the attack has sparked widespread panic and anger among the residents of Itwa village. Local community members have expressed their outrage and are now demanding two primary actions from the administration:
- The immediate arrest of the suspects involved in the theft and assault.
- An increase in police night patrols to ensure the safety of the villagers.
Law enforcement officials have assured the public that the investigation is actively ongoing and have stated that the case is expected to be solved shortly.