Fri Jul 04 09:18:03 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

An elderly couple in Kaduvanur, near Kallakurichi, were robbed in the early hours of July 3, 2025, by a four-member masked gang. The gang broke into their home, threatened them with knives, and stole 211 sovereigns of gold jewelry, silver articles, and ₹6,000 in cash. The couple’s son, residing in Dubai, had recently visited with his family and left the day before the robbery. A police complaint has been filed and investigations are underway.

**News Article:**

**Elderly Couple Robbed of Gold and Cash in Kallakurichi**

**KALLAKURICHI, July 4, 2025** – A four-member masked gang targeted an elderly couple in Kaduvanur, near Kallakurichi, in a brazen early morning robbery on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Muniyan and his wife Ponnammal were alone in their home when the thieves broke in around 2:30 AM after forcing entry through the back door.

According to police reports, the gang threatened the couple at knifepoint before making off with a significant amount of valuables. The stolen goods include 211 sovereigns of gold jewelry, silver articles, and ₹6,000 in cash.

The couple’s son, Kesari Varman, who lives in Dubai, had recently visited with his family but departed for Chennai to renew passports the day before the incident.

Muniyan immediately contacted his son, who then assisted in filing a complaint with the Sankarapuram police. Authorities have registered a case and are currently conducting investigations into the robbery. The incident has raised concerns about the safety and security of senior citizens in the region.

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