TheftBelagavi, May 12 -- An interstate gang accused of carrying out house burglaries under the cover of selling vegetables has been busted by Belagavi Police. The accused allegedly surveyed residential neighbourhoods during the daytime and later returned at night to commit thefts in locked houses.

Police investigations revealed that the gang consisted of members from Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. After stealing gold ornaments and valuables, the accused reportedly sold the loot and used the proceeds for luxury trips and gambling activities in Goa.

The modus operandi adopted by the gang had created panic among residents in several localities of Belagavi. Disguised as roadside vegetable vendors, the accused would move through streets and ...