Bantwal: A 21-year-old accused in a house burglary case involving the theft of gold ornaments worth approximately Rs 8 lakh and Rs 5,000 in cash from a house at Kamprabail in Balthila village of Bantwal taluk has surrendered before the court.

The burglary took place on February 4, 2026, when the house owner, Satish Shenoy (57), had locked his house and left to attend a programme. The incident came to light later that night when he returned home and discovered that the house had been burgled.

According to the complaint, Shenoy, a resident of Kamprabail, had left his house in the evening after locking it securely. When he returned at night, he noticed that the rear door of the house had been broken open.

Suspecting a burglary, he entered the house and checked the premises. During the inspection, he discovered that gold ornaments and cash kept inside a locker in one of the rooms were missing.

The stolen valuables included gold ornaments worth approximately Rs 8 lakh and Rs 5,000 in cash. The total value of the stolen property was estimated at around Rs 8.05 lakh.

Bantwal Town police register burglary case

Following the incident, Shenoy approached the police and lodged a complaint regarding the theft.

Based on the complaint, Bantwal Town police registered a case under Crime No. 17/2026 under Sections 331(3), 331(4) and 305 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.

The provisions invoked in the case relate to offences involving house trespass and theft. Police initiated an investigation to establish the circumstances of the burglary and identify those involved in the crime.

Accused surrenders before court

Among the accused in the case, Mohammed Mispa (21), a resident of Kolnadu in Bantwal, surrendered before the court on November 11, 2026.

Following his surrender, he was taken into police custody for two days on the same day to facilitate further investigation into the burglary.

The police are investigating his alleged involvement in the theft of gold ornaments and cash from Shenoy’s residence.

The case was registered by Bantwal Town police, and further investigation is underway.