Thieves Torch House in North 24 Parganas After Failed Robbery, Cause Major Damage

South Bengal
N
News18•03-01-2026, 12:40
Thieves Torch House in North 24 Parganas After Failed Robbery, Cause Major Damage
- •Thieves broke into Gopal Chandra Das's house in Purvachal, Duttapukur, North 24 Parganas.
- •Finding nothing to steal, the culprits allegedly set the house on fire in a fit of rage before fleeing.
- •The fire destroyed electronic items like AC, fan, and furniture; homeowner was away in Kolkata.
- •Locals suspect increased outsider movement; Panchayat member Antara Yadav demands police action.
- •Duttapukur Police are investigating, examining CCTV footage, and speaking to residents.
Why It Matters: Failed robbery attempt leads to arson, causing significant damage and raising security concerns.
✦
More like this
Loading more articles...





