126 sovereigns of gold, ₹1.60 lakh stolen from house near Tirupuvanam
A headmistress in Tirupuvanam reported the theft of 126 sovereigns of gold and cash from her home while she was away for a funeral. Police are currently reviewing local CCTV footage to identify the suspects who gained entry using a hidden spare key.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding residential security and property crime in the region.
About 126 sovereigns of gold jewellery and ₹1.60 lakh were stolen from the house of a government school headmistress at Jayabharat Nagar in Tirupuvanam.
According to police, Maheshwari, who is the headmistress of Konthagai Government Middle School, lives with her son at Jayabharat Nagar along Rameswaram - Madurai National Highway.
Ms Maheshwari and her family had gone out of town on Sunday (September 13) to attend a funeral. On Monday night, unidentified burglars located a hidden spare key to the house left in the house itself, unlocked the door, and gained entry into the premises.
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