Pune: Thieves steal ₹8.61 lakh gold from locked Kothrud, Fursungi homes.

• Lock-breaking thefts are on the rise in Pune, targeting homes of residents on holiday.
• Two incidents reported in Kothrud and Fursungi, totaling 8.61 lakh rupees in stolen gold.
• In Kothrud, a senior woman's flat was burgled while she was in Goa, losing 7.61 lakh rupees worth of gold.
• Another theft occurred in Fursungi, where 1 lakh rupees worth of gold bangles were stolen from a locked flat.
• Police urge citizens to inform neighbors when traveling to ensure home safety.

Why It Matters: Pune residents face theft risk when leaving homes vacant for travel.