NEW DELHI: Three notorious burglars, responsible for a series of break-ins across the Vasant Kunj area in the national capital, have been arrested, solving six cases reported in the past two months, the Delhi Police said on Thursday.
The accused have been identified as Sunil alias Rabban, Sunil alias Sonu, and Md. Salim.
All three were traced after a targeted operation by the staff of Vasant Kunj South police station, following repeated incidents of burglary and attempted burglary.
The police said the arrests were made after multiple complaints emerged in October and November, indicating the involvement of an organised group.
In the first case, reported on the intervening night of October 17 and 18, cash amounting to Rs 10, 000 and an imported torch were stolen from a flat.
Another burglary was reported at a local temple between October 26 and 27, where nearly Rs 80, 000 in cash, a 10-gram silver coin, a silver plate and other valuables were taken away.