On the night of February 25th, thieves broke into the kutcha house of farmer Rajesh Kumar in the Yamunapar area of Prayagraj. They stole an iron box containing Rs. 27,000 in cash and gold-silver jewellery worth approximately one to one and a half lakh rupees. The victim reported the burglary to the police the following day.Details of the BurglaryRajesh Kumars son, Yashoda Nandan, is a farmer who cares for his wife, children and parents. The family was sleeping in the substantial part of their house when the thieves broke into the back wall of their kutcha house and stole the iron box in the room. The thieves broke the lock of the box after taking it some distance from the township. Surprisingly, no one heard the thieves entering the house or breaking the wall. The family only realised that they had been robbed when they woke up.After the theft was discovered, the victim informed the police, who arrived to investigate. The police found a broken box lying 200 meters away from the house. Inspector Karchana Sujit Singh has confirmed that a complaint has been registered, and the case is under investigation.Impact on FarmersA burglary like this can significantly impact farmers like Rajesh Kumar, who rely on their savings and jewellery to provide for their families. A loss of even a few thousand rupees can devastate rural farmers. Unfortunately, such incidents of theft and burglary are not uncommon in rural areas, and farmers are often left to bear the brunt of these crimes.ConclusionBurglaries like the one Rajesh Kumar and his family suffered are common in rural areas of India. While the police are investigating this case, they need to increase their efforts to prevent such incidents from happening again. It is also essential for farmers to take necessary precautions to protect their homes and valuables. With increased vigilance and preventive measures, farmers like Rajesh Kumar will hopefully be able to keep their homes and savings safe from such crimes.
