Mysuru, Aug. 14 -- 16 kg silver worth Rs. 18.80 lakh recovered; other 21 theft cases solved, property worth Rs. 47.57 lakh seized

The Mysuru City Police have arrested a seven-member inter-State dacoit gang from Gujarat involved in a high-profile robbery at a silver ornament manufacturing unit in Hebbal.

The operation resulted in the seizure of 16 kilograms of silver worth Rs. 18.80 lakh, two cars used in the crime, one pistol and nine live bullets. Investigations have also helped crack 21 theft cases reported since July 14, with recovered property valued at Rs. 47.57 lakh.

Addressing reporters at her office this morning, City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar said that on July 28, the gang broke into a factory located in the Hebbal Indu...