Gold theft on Guruvayur-Chennai train: eight-member inter-state gang arrested (opens original article in a new tab)

Eight members of an inter-state gang were arrested for stealing gold from a train, with all stolen property recovered.

• Eight members of an inter-state gang were arrested for stealing 1,473.97 grams of gold valued at ₹2.5 crore from a train.
• The gang targeted a bag of gold ornaments being transported from Thrissur to Tirunelveli and regrouped in Thrissur after stealing the gold.
• The investigation involved analyzing 200+ CCTV footages and led to 100% recovery of the stolen gold and cash amounting to ₹49.33 lakh.