90 sovereigns of gold jewellery stolen in Theni
Unidentified thieves stole 90 sovereigns of gold and cash from a locked house in Theni district while the owner was away. Local police have registered a case and are currently investigating the burglary.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding residential security and property crime in the region.
Unidentified persons decamped with 90 sovereigns of gold jewellery and ₹3 lakh in cash from a locked home in Theni district. Police said that Selvaraj, who served as Sub-Inspector of Police, had retired a few months ago and was no more. It was said that Lakshmi, 53, wife of late Selvaraj, had locked her house and had been to Velankanni with family members. Two days ago, when she returned, she found the lock broken and the valuables missing. Palanichettipatti police have registered a case and are investigating.
The report is a standard crime brief relaying police information without bias.
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