CHENNAI: Medals and certificates won by school students from Tiruchy were stolen while they were travelling on the Antyodaya Express from Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday. The students had just returned after securing medals at a karate competition held in Gwalior.

According to Thanthi TV, the group was on its way back to Tiruchy when an unidentified person reportedly took away the bag containing their medals and certificates. The theft came to light shortly after the train reached its destination, leaving the students distressed.

The Tiruchy Railway Police have registered a case and begun an investigation to trace the culprit. Officials said CCTV footage and passenger movement are being examined to identify the suspect. Further inquiries are underway.