Belagavi Police have arrested nine members of two gangs on the charge of dacoity and seized valuables worth ₹8 lakh from them.
A press release said that the two gangs were involved in dacoity and house break-in thefts in Gokak and surrounding areas.
Investigation began following a complaint by Gurunath Badiger of Gokak who was robbed at knife point in Kanasageri village in September last.