The Kalaburagi Police have cracked a house burglary case reported in Chengata village in Kalagi taluk of the district and arrested three men.
The police have seized gold and silver ornaments, a motorcycle used in the crime and other items, in all, valued at ₹5.50 lakh.
The arrested accused have been identified as Sher Ali, Abdul Wajid and Irfan, all residents of Kalagi town.
The police took them into custody on Thursday and recovered 33 grams of gold ornaments, 30 grams of silver ornaments, the motorcycle and the other items.
According to the police, the house where the burglary was reported belongs to Raviprakash Hajep of Chengata village. Hajep works for a private company in Bengaluru.
The burglary took place when he and his family were away in Bengaluru. The accused broke into the house and stole gold and silver articles kept in a cupboard, the police said.
Based on a complaint lodged on August 31, a case was registered at Ratkal Police Station.
A special police team led by Sulepeth Circle Police Inspector Krishnakumar and Ratkal Police Sub-Inspector Sheeladevi carried out the investigation and succeeded in identifying and apprehending the accused.
Published - October 23, 2026 08:24 pm IST