A burglary has been reported at the residential complex of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in north Delhi, where thieves allegedly decamped with jewellery, cash and other valuables worth several lakhs of rupees from the flat of a woman scientist, police said on Tuesday.
The incident took place inside the high-security complex in the Timarpur area, they said.
According to police, the scientist had left for Chandigarh to meet her family. When the scientist returned, she found the house ransacked and valuables missing.
She was informed about the break-in by her neighbours after they noticed broken locks at her residence in the Ram Narayan Scientist Hostel inside the complex.
In her complaint to police, she alleged that thieves decamped with gold and silver jewellery, foreign currency, cash and other expensive items collectively worth around Rs 45 to 50 lakh.
Police said the accused allegedly broke the locks of three doors and also damaged an almirah to gain access to the valuables kept inside the house.
According to the complaint, the stolen items include nearly 280 grams of gold jewellery, silver ornaments, foreign currency and cash.
A forensic team visited the spot and inspected the crime scene. Police have registered a case at Timarpur police station and initiated an investigation into the incident.
