Ludhiana, Oct. 28 -- Two unidentified burglars broke into the house of a government school teacher in Urban Estate, Dugri Phase 2, and decamped with gold jewellery, silver coins, and Rs.60,000 in cash while the family was away attending a wedding, police said.

The incident came to light when the homeowner, Seema Mittal, returned from Chandigarh with her son and found their household belongings scattered and cupboards ransacked.

According to the police complaint, Mittal had left her residence on October 24 to attend a relative's wedding. Her son, a software engineer based in Hyderabad who was visiting her, had accompanied her to the function.

According to police, the family reviewed CCTV footage installed at the property upon returning ...