Dacoits decamp with gold ornaments worth Rs 31 lakh

A 15-member dacoits gang raided a house situated here in the early hours today and decamped with Rs 15 lakh cash and gold ornaments worth Rs 31 lakh. The dacoits threatened inmates with deadly weapons before looting and tied them with clothes, Superintendent of Police Sidramappa told PTI.
Inmates opened the door thinking that their son has come when dacoits speaking Hindi and Kannada, knocked the door, police said.
A dog squad was pressed into service and finger specialist has taken documents for search. IG Northern range Belgaum Kumar who visited spot said a special squad will be formed to crack case soon.