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Summary:

On December 25, 2025, in Soolaimedu near Uthamasolapuram, Salem, India, thieves broke into the home of a farmer, I. Shanmugam, while he and his family were at a temple. The burglars stole 60 sovereigns of gold jewelry and ₹70,000 in cash. They also damaged the CCTV system and took the hard drive. Police are investigating the crime.

News Article:

Salem Farmer Robbed of Gold and Cash on Christmas Day

Salem, India – December 25, 2025 – A family in Soolaimedu, near Uthamasolapuram, experienced a devastating Christmas Day robbery, with thieves making off with a significant amount of gold jewelry and cash.

I. Shanmugam, a 65-year-old farmer, and his family were away from their home attending a temple in Mattaiyampatti on Thursday afternoon. Upon their return, they discovered their house had been broken into. A subsequent search revealed that 60 sovereigns of gold jewelry and ₹70,000 in cash were missing from the almirah.

Adding insult to injury, the burglars also disabled the home’s security system, damaging the CCTV cameras and stealing the hard drive to eliminate any potential video evidence.

The Kondalampatti police were immediately notified and arrived on the scene. Forensic experts have collected fingerprints, and an investigation is underway to identify and apprehend the perpetrators. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the crime to come forward. The theft marks a somber holiday for the Shanmugam family and underscores ongoing concerns about residential security in the region.

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