24 Sovereigns of Gold Stolen from Teacher's Home in Tirunelveli

In a recent incident reported in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, gold ornaments weighing 24 sovereigns were stolen from the residence of a local teacher. The theft occurred on a Wednesday while the homeowner, Mr. Rozario, and his wife, Sahaya Eugene Shanthi, who works as a teacher, were away from their home in Ramalakshmi Nagar, Valliyoor. Upon their return, the couple discovered the burglary and immediately filed a complaint with the Valliyoor police. Authorities launched an investigation, which included reviewing CCTV footage installed at the property. The surveillance records revealed that two relatives of the family's housemaid had visited the residence and stayed for a period before leaving. Police suspect these individuals may be linked to the theft, and further investigations are currently underway to identify the perpetrators and recover the stolen valuables. This case highlights ongoing concerns regarding residential security and domestic staff vetting in the region. The incident was reported by The Hindu, emphasizing the local police's active response to the crime through technological evidence gathering.