Daijiworld Media Network - Karkala (SP) 

Karkala, Sep 5: Thieves entered a house at Kolake in Iruvathur village of the taluk on the night of Tuesday September 3, and took away cash and ornaments after tying up the aged couple living in the house. 

House owner, Harish Bhat, was watching television programmes along with his wife, Sreelakshmi, when someone called out Bhat by his surname. The robbers then barged into the house and bound the limbs of Harish Bhat and his wife with plastic tag. Laxmi was gagged with clothes. One among the intruders also pointed a pistol at Bhat's face and threatened to gun the couple down if they shouted for help. 

Later, they took away a gold chain weighing three sovereigns, a Lord Shiva pendant, a pair of ear lobes and Rs 3,000 in cash. The total amount which the gang took away has been estimated at Rs 1,26,000.

The rural police here have registered the complaint. District superintendent of police, Nisha James, and senior officials visited the spot and directed the investigation.