Over two million rubles were taken from a couple’s home in Dagestan, according to the region’s control ministry of internal affairs. The incident unfolded in the village of Novochurty, where law enforcement reports that two men gained entry by forcing open previously cut window bars. The intruders confronted the 65-year-old homeowner and his wife in one of the rooms, and the ensuing confrontation left both residents injured. The assailants wielded pistols and threatened the couple, demanding valuables before making off with cash and belongings.
Police confirmed that 1.8 million rubles in cash and gold items valued at 500 thousand rubles were taken. The pair fled the scene with the stolen goods, but officers pursued them and were able to detain the suspects shortly after the incident. Some of the money has been recovered, and investigators continue to trace the remaining funds and loot. A police official noted that the recovered portion will be processed as part of the ongoing case, and that, while attempts were made to spend the money, authorities acted quickly to curb further losses.
At present, the ministry’s investigators are taking all the necessary steps to advance the inquiry. A criminal case has been opened to determine circumstances, identify those responsible, and pursue appropriate charges. Authorities have emphasized the importance of securing residences and reporting suspicious activity to prevent similar incidents in the region.
In a separate note, a separate incident in the Leningrad region involved a man who robbed a pharmacy, an event followed by an apology from the pharmacy staff before the perpetrator vanished. The juxtaposition of these reports highlights ongoing concerns about theft and the measures being employed by law enforcement to deter criminal activity and protect residents.