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Tamil Nadu Police Arrest Gang for Erode Double Murder and Link to Tiruppur Triple Homicide

Three suspects and a goldsmith are in custody following confessions and recovery of stolen gold, with investigations into broader criminal patterns ongoing.

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4 arrested in Erode double murder case

Overview

  • Three men were arrested for the April 28 murder of an elderly couple in Erode, with confessions linking them to a November 2024 triple murder in Tiruppur.
  • The victims, Ramasamy and Bakkiyam, were killed in their farmhouse, and 10.75 sovereigns of gold jewellery were stolen.
  • Police formed 12 special teams, mobilizing over 600 personnel and analyzing CCTV footage and call records to apprehend the suspects on May 17 during a vehicle check.
  • A goldsmith who melted and returned the stolen jewellery to the accused was also arrested, and weapons, vehicles, and other evidence were recovered.
  • The CB-CID is now investigating the suspects’ involvement in the Tiruppur triple homicide and potential connections to other crimes targeting elderly couples.