Couple tied up, robbed of jewellery and cash in Namakkal
A five-member gang robbed a couple in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, of 40 sovereigns of gold and 40 lakh rupees in cash. The suspects tied up the victims before fleeing the scene, and police are currently investigating the incident.
Why it matters
The incident highlights local security concerns and the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to address violent crime in the region.
A five-member gang allegedly tied up a couple and robbed them of 40 sovereigns of jewellery and ₹40 lakh in cash near Paramathi Velur here in the wee hours of Monday.
The police said that a gang broke into the house of Vairavan (60), a jaggery trader residing at Pilikalpalayam, and his wife Sumathi (55), on Sunday night. The couple, who were fast asleep, came out of their room after hearing a noise. The gang allegedly tied them up and attacked them.
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