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Valuables worth Rs19m taken away from house

By APP
March 16, 2026
A representational image of a robbery at gunpoint. — APP/File
A representational image of a robbery at gunpoint. — APP/File

LAHORE:A robbers’gang took away valuables worth approximately Rs19 million from a house in the Defence-A area during the early hours Sunday, police said.

According to police sources, four armed men in a white car stormed into the house around the time of sehri.The suspects allegedly held the family hostage in the TV lounge. They took away valuables, including about 200 tolas of gold, 20 tolas of diamonds, seven expensive watches, and foreign currency before fleeing the scene. The incident reportedly occurred when the owner, Aamir, returned home after having Sehri with his family.Police said that security guards were present at the house but were asleep in their room after Sehri. Police officials stated that an investigation has been launched from various angles.