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Burglars drilled a 1.5-foot hole through a rear wall to steal approximately 70kg of silver worth Rs 1.2 crore from MB Jewellers in Bengaluru. The thieves also targeted a nearby ceramics shop's godown, making off with electronics and cash. Police are investigating the carefully planned overnight operation, reviewing surrounding CCTV footage due to the stolen DVR.

A devastating late-night fire at a scrap godown in Rajasthan's Kotputli-Behror district has resulted in the tragic deaths of four individuals, including two minor girls. The blaze, suspected to have been ignited by a lit bidi from a driver, trapped the victims who were unable to escape the burning structure.

A fire erupted at a chemical godown in Bhiwandi, Thane, on Tuesday morning, prompting a three-hour firefighting operation. While no casualties were reported, thick, foul-smelling smoke blanketed the area. Firefighters battled the blaze, which was eventually extinguished, with cooling operations ongoing. The exact cause remains under investigation.

A chlorine gas leak from an abandoned tank at a defunct water purification plant in Pune's Kondhwa area on Thursday morning led to 24 people being hospitalized. Residents and two fire personnel complained of breathlessness after the gas spread. All affected individuals are reported to be out of danger and under observation.

Consignment arrived from New Delhi, effort on to identify sender, say police

Around 50 women narrowly escaped a major fire in Bengaluru's Nandini Layout by jumping from their PG accommodation. The blaze, originating in an LED banner godown, spread rapidly, trapping residents. Their courageous decision to jump from the building prevented a potential tragedy, with only minor injuries reported.

Cuttack police busted an illegal LPG cylinder refilling operation in Barang, seizing over 200 cylinders and equipment. Two individuals were detained from a rented house used for unauthorized storage and refilling, posing a significant fire hazard. Authorities are investigating the supply chain to identify the source of diverted cylinders.