Mon May 19 06:42:44 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Three men have been arrested in Erode, Tamil Nadu, in connection with the murder of an elderly couple in April 2025 and the theft of their gold jewelry. Police apprehended the suspects during a vehicle check and they confessed to the crime. The investigation revealed the men also confessed to a triple murder in Tiruppur district in 2024. The stolen jewelry and other evidence were recovered. A goldsmith involved in melting the stolen gold was also arrested. Police used CCTV footage and call detail records to aid in the investigation.

**News Article:**

**Erode Police Nab Suspects in Elderly Couple’s Murder, Uncover Link to Triple Homicide**

**ERODE, May 19, 2025** – Erode police have arrested three men in connection with the brutal murder of an elderly couple on April 28 in the Uchimedu area, along with a goldsmith who helped melt stolen jewellery. The suspects have also allegedly confessed to a triple murder that occurred in Tiruppur district in November 2024.

The victims, Ramasamy, 72, and Bakkiyam, 63, were found murdered in their home on May 1, three days after the crime occurred. According to Inspector General of Police (West Zone) T. Senthil Kumar, the suspects, identified as P. Aachiappan, 48, N. Madeswaran, 52, and R. Ramesh, 54, all from Arachalur, targeted the couple because they lived alone. The assailants attacked the couple with a wooden log, severing the woman’s ear and finger before stealing 10.75 sovereigns of gold jewellery and a mobile phone.

A breakthrough in the case came on May 17 during a vehicle check in Arachalur, leading to the arrest of the suspects who subsequently confessed. Police recovered the stolen jewellery, the murder weapon, and other incriminating evidence.

Addressing the media, IGP Senthil Kumar highlighted the crucial role of CCTV footage in identifying the accused. He revealed that Aachiappan had visited the couple earlier, establishing their vulnerability.

The investigation took a surprising turn when the accused also confessed to the murder of Deivasigamani, 78, his wife Alamathal, 74, and their son Senthil Kumar, 44, in Semalaigoundanpalayam, Tiruppur district, last year. The CB-CID is currently investigating this case.

All four accused, including the goldsmith Gyanasekaran, have been remanded in judicial custody. Deputy Inspector General of Police (Coimbatore Range) V. Sasi Mohan and District Superintendent of Police A. Sujatha were also present at the media briefing.

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