Woman murdered for jewellery in Salem
A 74-year-old woman was found strangled to death in her home in Salem, Tamil Nadu, after being targeted for her gold jewelry. Local police have launched an investigation, utilizing forensic evidence and CCTV footage to identify the unidentified perpetrators.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding the safety of elderly citizens living alone and the prevalence of opportunistic violent crime in urban residential areas.
Unidentified persons murdered a 74-year-old woman for 4.5 sovereign of jewellery in Salem on Monday (October 5, 2026).
The deceased, L. Jababhai, a resident of Ashok Nagar near Kitchipalayam in Salem Corporation, was staying with her son L. Sathish Kumar (50). On Monday, Sathish went to work as usual and when he returned home at night, he found his mother strangled to death and her 4.5 sovereign jewellery, including a gold ring, chain and bracelet, were missing.
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