Elderly couple murdered for gold jewellery near Salem
An elderly couple living alone near Salem was murdered for their gold jewellery, sparking shock and an ongoing police investigation.
An elderly couple was found murdered in their home in the Theevattipatti area near Salem, reportedly for their jewellery. Jayaraman (85) and his wife Amaravathi (70), residents of Kundukkal Ramappakottai in Kadaiyampatti, lived alone.
An unidentified individual attacked and killed the couple, subsequently stealing Amaravathi's earrings and nose ring. Police and senior officials arrived at the scene, recovered evidence, and have launched a search for the perpetrator.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai