Shop near police station in Salem burgled
A textile shop near the Salem Town police station was burgled, with approximately ₹3.86 lakh in cash stolen. Police suspect the perpetrator had inside knowledge of the shop's operations, as the security system was disabled during the night.
Why it matters
The incident highlights security vulnerabilities in local businesses and the ongoing challenges of urban crime prevention.
A textile shop near the Salem Town police station was reportedly burgled in the intervening night between Saturday and Sunday (October 4). According to the shop manager, a sum of ₹3.86 lakh was stolen.
According to the police, the shop, located in a bustling locality near the Old Bus Stand, was closed on Saturday night after business hours. When the shop manager, S. Sivanantha Murugan (44) from Marimuthu Street in Ammapet, opened the shop on Sunday morning, he found the lockers broken and ₹3.86 lakh in cash missing.
A police team visited the spot, and forensic experts collected fingerprints from the crime scene.
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