Bengaluru, May 20 -- Bagalagunte police have arrested three persons in connection with a major burglary at a jewellery shop in Bengaluru, where thieves allegedly escaped with nearly 70 kg of silver ornaments, cash and other valuables worth around Rs 1.2 crore.

The accused have been identified as Suresh, Dhanaram and Nemichandra. Police said around 29 kg of stolen silver jewellery has been recovered from the accused so far. Another key accused, identified as Mahendra, is currently absconding and efforts are underway to trace and arrest him.

The case came to light after M.B. Jewellery shop owner K. Mahendra Kumar lodged a complaint regarding the theft at his store located in the RSK Commercial Complex in Havanur Layout on Hesaraghatta Roa...