Gadag, July 26 -- Gadag city police have arrested three members of an alleged inter-state burglary syndicate on Saturday, July 25, that targeted locked houses while concealing their identities with masks and gloves. The accused have been identified as Mohammed Rafiq (36) of Dakshina Kannada, Imran Tigadi (40) of Belagavi district and Moula Ali Darga (34) of Haveri district.

According to police, the gang was involved in a major house break-in reported on May 8 at the residence of Manjunath Basava in Gadag city. Investigators said the burglars meticulously avoided leaving behind evidence by covering their faces and wearing gloves before entering the house.

The accused allegedly escaped with valuables including 342 grams of gold ornaments ...