Woman killed for jewels in Sivaganga
An elderly woman named M. Poochiyammal was murdered for her gold jewelry near a canal in Sivaganga district. Police have recovered the body and are currently investigating the incident.
Why it matters
This incident highlights concerns regarding public safety and crimes against the elderly in rural regions.
An elderly woman was allegedly killed for her jewels and dumped in a canal near Singampunari.
M. Poochiyammal, 70, residing in Vadakkan Valavu, Soorakkudi near Singampunari in Sivaganga district.
As her son and daughter were living in Chennai, she was living with her husband. On Saturday evening, Poochiyammal left home, telling her husband that she was going to a nearby relative’s house.
When she did not return home, relatives searched for her. Meanwhile, she was found murdered near a canal on Sunday near the government school.
The S.V. Mangalam police recovered the body and sent it to the Singampunari Government Hospital.
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