SaralnamaFour masked thieves broke into 15 shops at Barmer's largest agricultural market on Thursday night. They used iron rods to break shutters and locks, stealing ₹80,000 in cash. The crime was discovered on Friday morning when traders arrived. Police, including SP Narendra Singh Meena, visited the scene. CCTV footage revealed the entire incident. The thieves entered through a broken fence at 1 AM and targeted shops until 3 AM. Security lapses were noted, with only two guards on duty instead of four. Traders protested against the market committee's security measures and briefly halted business. The Additional District Collector reprimanded market officials for negligence. Police have registered a case and begun investigations. (Updated 18 Oct 2025, 06:31 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Four masked thieves broke into 15 shops at Barmer's largest agricultural market on Thursday night
- They used iron rods to break shutters and locks, stealing ₹80,000 in cash
- The crime was discovered on Friday morning when traders arrived