Bokaro, Dec. 28 -- The Bokaro Police have busted a notorious house burglary gang, popularly known as the "half-pant gang," and arrested nine accused, including two juveniles and two receivers of stolen property.

Superintendent of Police Harvinder Singh said the arrests led to the recovery of 90 grams of gold, 5.3 kg of silver, Rs 52,850 in cash, besides a motorcycle, laptop, LED TV, brass and bronze utensils, idols and burglary tools. The recovered valuables are estimated to be worth over Rs 20 lakh.

The breakthrough came after locals spotted burglars attempting to break into houses in K.K. Singh Colony under Chira Chas police station limits. Acting swiftly, a raid team led by SDPO Chas Praveen Kumar Singh apprehended five accused on the ...