Three youth held for robbery in Salem
Three young men, M. Karthi, M. Veerappan, and M. Praveen Kumar, were arrested in Salem for robbing Venkatesan of ₹2,000 and a silver chain. The victim had become acquainted with the trio via social media and was attacked near a burial ground on Wednesday night. Police registered a case and made the arrests on Friday evening.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the risks associated with meeting strangers from social media and the ongoing issue of street crime, impacting public safety and trust in online interactions. It underscores the importance of caution in digital and real-world encounters.
Three youth who attacked a person and robbed him of cash were arrested here on Friday evening (September 18, 2026).
According to the police, Venkatesan, a resident of Vellakalpatti near Konganapuram, became acquainted with three persons: M. Karthi (23), a resident of Poolampatti; M. Veerappan (25), a resident of Vellari Velli; and M. Praveen Kumar (20), a resident of Edappadi via social media. All three persons were construction workers.
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