New Delhi, Jan. 10 -- A burglary at the vacant home of a retired government officer in south Delhi's Greater Kailash Enclave-II resulted in the theft of cash and jewellery valued at least Rs.50 lakh, police said on Friday.

According to officials, the incident came to light when a relative, noticing the main gate open, entered the house in Block E and found rooms ransacked. The owner and his family were out of town following the death of their son.

Deputy commissioner of police (south) Ankit Chauhan said the caller informed police that the house belonged to his uncle. "On noticing the main gate open, he entered the house and found all rooms open and household articles lying scattered," Chauhan said. The owner of the house was contacted o...