Robbery at senior citizen’s house

HYDERABAD: Robbers threatened a senior citizen with knives at his house in Bandlaguda and escaped with Rs 10 lakh worth property on Sunday.
Three robbers gained entry into the house of 69-year-old Mohammed Shafeeq in Bandlaguda on Sunday, seeking an address. When the incident happened, Shafeeq was alone at home as other family members went to attend a function.
Immediately after Shafeeq opened the door, the robbers forced their way inside and threatened Shafeeq with knives. They even manhandled Shafeeq. Fearing for his life, the senior citizen cooperated with the robbers and gave away 12 tolas of gold, 18 tolas of silver and Rs 4 lakh cash kept in the almairah, Chandrayangutta SI K Shanmugam said.
After committing the robbery, the trio locked Shafeeq in a room and left the place. The incident came to light when Shafeeq’s family members returned home at about 6pm.