Two burglars held in south Delhi

Two burglars who targeted secluded farm houses in south Delhi have been arrested, police said Tuesday.

Acting on a tip-off, Yasin Khan, a resident of Jahangir Puri and Sazid Malik, a resident of Mustafabad (29) were arrested on Monday, they said.

During interrogation, Khan said he along with associates, including nephew Chaman Khan, Janab Khan, Anish and Bablu, had looted several farm houses in Maidangarhi and Fatehpurberi areas, said Deputy Commissioner of Police (south) Vijay Kumar.

Several stolen articles were recovered from them, police said, adding Yasin was found to be previously involved in more than 11 cases of murder and burglary.