New Delhi | Special Correspondent: Arun Sharma

A major burglary has been reported at the residence of a senior IAS officer in South Delhi’s upscale Greater Kailash–II area, where thieves allegedly decamped with cash, jewellery and valuables worth around Rs 60 lakh. The incident occurred while the officer was out of the city.


According to police, a PCR call regarding the theft was received on Friday afternoon, following which a team from Chittaranjan Park police station rushed to the spot. The caller, a resident of Block-E, informed the police that the house belonged to his uncle, a senior IAS officer, who had travelled outside Delhi after the death of his son.


During the preliminary inquiry, the complainant told police that when he visited the house, he found the main gate open, which immediately raised suspicion. Upon entering the premises, he noticed that all doors were open and household articles were lying scattered, clearly indicating a burglary.


Police sources said the stolen items include gold and silver jewellery, cash and other valuable belongings, with the total value estimated at approximately Rs 60 lakh. The exact assessment of the stolen property is still underway.


An FIR has been registered, and further investigation is in progress. Police teams are scanning CCTV footage from the surrounding area and collecting technical and forensic evidence to identify and trace the culprits.


The incident, which took place in a high-profile residential locality, has once again raised serious concerns over security and safety in posh areas of the national capital.