Mysore/Mysuru, Dec. 8 -- The Gundlupet Police have busted a major inter-State gold robbery racket with the arrest of three accused - including the mastermind - from Kerala and Kodagu, following the violent dacoity involving over 1.3-kg of gold worth nearly Rs. 1.50 crore. The robbery took place on Nov. 20 along the Maddur forest stretch between Bandipur and Nagarahole.

Earlier, it was reported that the gold bar weighed 1.2-kg. But according to the fresh investigation, the bar weighed 1.3-kg (1,318 grams & 760 milligrams.

The case came to light after Vinu, an employee at Koduvalli Capital Gold Shop in Kerala, lodged a complaint. Vinu and his younger brother, Biju, handled gold orders placed by the Mandya-based jeweller, Rajesh.

While Vi...