Hindi cinema actor Sonam Kapoor and her husband Anand Ahuja's residence in the national capital was burgled in February and cash, jewellery, and other valuable items worth Rs 2.4 crore were stolen.

Confirming the incident on Saturday, Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi district) Amrutha Guguloth said a complaint was lodged two months ago, on February 23, regarding a theft at the residence of Harish Ahuja, the father-in-law of Sonam Kapoor, at Amrita Shergil Marg in Delhi.

DCP Guguloth said the complainant had noticed the items were stolen on February 11, however, reported the incident 12 days later on February 23. Following this, Delhi Police registered an FIR under section 381 (Theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master) of the Indian Penal Code at the Tughlak Road police station and initiated an investigation into the case.

The senior official informed that police teams have been formed to probe the incident, and they are currently examining the evidence. "The investigation is still underway," Guguloth added.

Notably, the Bollywood diva Sonam and businessman Anand are expecting their first child, and their baby will arrive in the fall. They tied the knot in 2018.