{
  "id": 310627,
  "title": "‘Last time, we failed’: Masked men return to advocate’s house, loot over Rs 3 crore",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/last-time-we-failed-masked-men-return-to-advocates-house-loot-over-rs",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-08T13:34:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/last-time-we-failed-to-open-locker-masked-men-return-to-advocates-house-loot-over-rs-3-crore/articleshow/133053111.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Thursday evening, masked men entered the home of senior advocate Balwant Singh Walia in Kurukshetra and held him and his wife at gunpoint, stealing over Rs 3 crore worth of valuables. After Walia left his house to walk his pet dog, he returned to find his home ransacked and his wife bound and gagged. The four masked intruders demanded money and valuables from the couple, claiming they had previously attempted a robbery at the same location on March 20 but were unable to open digital safes. The accused threatened the couple and demanded an additional Rs 80 lakh, warning they would return to kill them if they informed the police. They stole Rs 17-20 lakh in cash, 1.5-2 kg of gold jewelry, 4 kg of silver ornaments, utensils, idols, a licensed revolver, and damaged four CCTV cameras before fleeing. Walia reported the incident to the Thanesar City police, who have registered a case under robbery and criminal intimidation laws, along with the Arms Act. Police have initiated an investigation, including reviewing CCTV footage from the city. Former Haryana Minister Ashok Arora expressed concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in the state, urging authorities to apprehend the perpetrators and restore public trust in law enforcement.",
  "summary": "A senior advocate's home was targeted by four masked intruders who stormed the residence, threatening him with guns. The intruders escaped with a substantial amount of cash, jewelry, and a licensed revolver. According to the Times of India, this was not the first time the advocate's home had been targeted.\n\nThe police are actively investigating the incident by reviewing city CCTV footage and have increased security around the advocate's home.\n\nThe amount of cash stolen was over Rs 3 crore.",
  "key_points": [
    "Masked men enter advocate Walia's home in Kurukshetra at night.",
    "Four intruders demand money, valuables, threaten with violence.",
    "Police register case under robbery, criminal intimidation, Arms Act."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}