3 women among 5 held for stealing 25 sovereign in Ramanathapuram

The accused have been identified as Saranya (29) of Manthithoppu, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi district, P Rajini (48), R Rajagiri (28), Santhanamari (25) and Vijaya (60).

DTNEXT Bureau

Published:12th Jun, 2025 at 7:27 AM

MADURAI: Five persons including three women were arrested for targeting and stealing jewellery from devotees during the Uthirakosamangai Mangalanatha Swamy temple festival held on April 4 near Keelakarai in Ramanathapuram, on Wednesday.

The accused have been identified as Saranya (29) of Manthithoppu, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi district, P Rajini (48), R Rajagiri (28), Santhanamari (25) and Vijaya (60).

Besides, the police seized 25 sovereigns of stolen jewellery.

Uthirakosamangai police filed five cases and as per the directive of Superintendent of Police G Chandeesh, a special team was formed to crack the cases.

After conducting a thorough investigation, the team nabbed the accused and remanded them in judicial custody.

3 women among 5 held for stealing 25 sovereign in Ramanathapuram

The accused have been identified as Saranya (29) of Manthithoppu, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi district, P Rajini (48), R Rajagiri (28), Santhanamari (25) and Vijaya (60).

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