KATHMANDU: Police said they arrested three persons who were involved in a series of property crimes in Bouddha area of Kathmandu.

Organising a press conference today, the Metropolitan Police Circle, Bouddha, paraded Bhim Tamang from Padampokhari, Hetaunda of Makawanpur; Anil BK from Pangtang-7 of Sindhupalchok and Gautam Thing of Hetaunda-7 of Makawanpur.

Police also seized a khukuri, an iron rod, four mobile phones and a SIM card from them.

Police said the gang had robbed Ravi Gurung (24) of Rs 45,000 and an iPhone after attacking him with a khukuri in Gaurighat, KMC-7 on Friday.

Likewise, they had robbed Guru Bhote (22) of two mobile sets a day earlier.

Police added that the gang had injured Santosh Khadka of Kapan, Budhanilakantha-14 to snatch away a mobile phone from him on last Wednesday.

They were also involved in a similar incident in Arubari of Bouddha around two weeks ago, according to police.

Further investigation is underway.