India, April 9 -- Bengaluru police have arrested five Nepalese nationals for allegedly breaking into a house in Thalaghattapura and stealing gold, silver, and other valuables worth over Rs.50 lakh.

The burglary took place on March 28 in the Gubbalala area near Thalaghattapura.

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They reportedly made away with 500 grams of gold, 4.5 kilograms of silver, and two mobile phones, while the residents were away, Bengaluru CP B Dayananda said during a press conference.

Police said one of the accused had been staying near the victim's house for some time and had been closely monitoring the family's movements, which helped the g...