Rourkela: A theft has been reported at the Rourkela residence of BJP leader and Jharsuguda MLA Tankadhar Tripathy.
According to sources, the incident took place on July 29 at Flat No. 205, Shanti Apartment, when the MLA was away. Miscreants broke into the flat and decamped with valuables. The intruders also stole the CCTV DVR system, possibly to destroy surveillance evidence and delay the probe.
A neighbour lodged a complaint with Jharsuguda Town Police after discovering the break-in.
While the theft has raised concerns over lack of adequate security in residential complexes, even those housing elected representatives, police are yet to issue a statement in the matter.
Sources added that the absence of CCTV footage can prove to be an impediment in identifying the culprits.
