Gang robs cash and jewels in two houses in Salem
A seven-member gang committed a series of armed robberies across three houses in Salem within a single hour. Police have formed special teams to investigate the incidents and apprehend the suspects.
Why it matters
The rapid succession of violent crimes in a specific district raises concerns regarding public safety and local law enforcement response times.
A seven-member gang robbed cash and 14 sovereign jewels from two houses at knifepoint in the district on Saturday (July 19, 2026) night.
On Saturday (July 19, 2026) night, a seven-member gang came in on three bikes, covered their faces and tried to rob things from Chandran (65), a resident of Kondaiyampalli near Tammampatti, but Chandran raised the alarm, and the gang fled from the spot. Later the gang went to Vanikinaru and entered a house owned by retired education department staff Ganesan (67) and robbed four sovereign jewels and ₹10,000 at knifepoint and fled.
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