Serial theft in Byndoor

Eight commercial establishments

in Byndoor near here had been looted and valuables worth thousands of rupees stolen last night, police said today.

The targeted establishments include three jewellery shops, an electronic shop, a medical shop, two wine shops and a hotel. The robbery was smoothly executed by the thieves within a stone's throw from the local police station.

They entered the shops by breaking open the locks and shutters of the shops. The cost of the stolen valuables is yet to be estimated, Police said.