India
Five Arrested in Vaniyambadi Burglary of Gold, Silver and Cash
Five men were arrested by Vaniyambadi Taluk police in Tirupattur on Saturday after a burglary at the home of a painter. The suspects, identified as K. Naveen (26), T. Parthiban (30), S. Gopinath (39), G. Manikandan (40) and C. Sarathkumar (25), are known offenders with prior theft cases in Salem, Dharmapuri, Tirupattur, Thanjavur and Pudukottai. They allegedly entered the house of R. Prabhakaran (39), who lived there with his wife Geetha (34) and mother Ambika (65), tied the family, and stole 52 sovereigns of gold jewellery, one kilogram of silver objects and approximately ₹20,000 lakh in cash. Prabhakaran freed himself and notified the police, prompting a special task force and CCTV analysis that led to the suspects’ arrest at a hideout in Thanjavur. A vehicle used by the gang was seized. The police said the gang members met while serving prison sentences and then travelled across the state before committing burglaries. A case has been registered and the investigation continues.
Frequently asked questions
Who were the five men arrested in the Vaniyambadi burglary?
The suspects were K. Naveen (26), T. Parthiban (30), S. Gopinath (39), G. Manikandan (40) and C. Sarathkumar (25).
What items were stolen from R. Prabhakaran's house?
The burglars stole 52 sovereigns of gold jewellery, one kilogram of silver objects and approximately ₹20,000 lakh in cash.
How did the police locate and arrest the suspects?
After Prabhakaran notified the police, a special task force and CCTV analysis led to the suspects’ arrest at a hideout in Thanjavur, and a vehicle used by the gang was seized.