TRIVANDRUM: A house in Trivandrum was ransacked in broad daylight shocking the residents of Aruvikarra. The incident happened today at morning 11 am. Eight lakhs and 32 sovereigns of gold were robbed from the house owned by R Murugan, who is a technical staff in Jaihind TV.

Murugan's wife owned some plot of land that was recently sold. The eight lakhs received in advance were stored safely in their home and then the unfortunate happened. The thieves entered the house by breaking the main door but with a clear knowledge of the absence of every member at this time. Murugan and his wife went to work while their daughter towards school.

A neighbor felt suspicious seeing two men jumping the walls out of Murugan's compound carrying sacks. Immediately an alarm was raised, but till now the burglars are at large. The forensics, dog squad along with Aruvikkara police conducted a thorough search.

Somebody with clear knowings of the land deal might have planned this act, the police doubt. A strong search for the car that the burglars used to flee is on.