Kannur, Feb. 14 -- Pet fish, including rare species like Red Spot Severum and Koi carp, worth Rs.1.5 lakh were stolen from Royal Fish Farm in Kannur's Chalad area on Friday.

The theft occurred between Friday night and Saturday morning, with the thieves suspected of having entered from the rear side

According to Kannur Corporation Councillor Umeshan Kaniyankandi, the incident occurred at Royal Fish Farm, owned by PV Muhammad Nihal and located near the Muthappan Temple. The councillor stated that burglars stole ornamental fish, aquariums, filters, and fish feed, valued at approximately Rs.1.5 lakh.

While the farm houses stock valued at Rs.10 lakh, the intruders focused on specific tanks, packing the fish into bags for transport. In a gri...