**Elderly Couple Murdered in Tamil Nadu for Gold Jewellery**
An elderly couple was tragically murdered in Salem, Tamil Nadu, on Sunday, reportedly over their gold jewellery. The victims, 70-year-old Bhaskaran and his 65-year-old wife Vidya, were brutally attacked in their home using a hammer. Bhaskaran, who operated a small shop, lived with his wife on the ground floor of their residence in the Ammapalayam area. Their son, Vasudevan, who resides on the first floor, discovered the horrific scene.
Vasudevan recounted the grim details, stating, “My mother’s brain was splattered, my father was struggling for life. They did not harm anyone. There were no family problems. They had gone to the temple and brought fruits for offering, but now those fruits are covered in blood.” He also noted that the couple was wearing 114 grams of gold, which is now missing.
The Sooramangalam Police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and have formed five special teams to investigate the crime. Within hours, authorities arrested the suspect, Santosh Kumar, a labourer from Bihar who had been living in Salem for over a decade. Police revealed that Santosh was facing financial difficulties and had targeted the couple for their jewellery. On the day of the incident, he allegedly visited Bhaskaran’s shop under the pretense of buying a drink, followed the couple home, and attacked them.
This incident marks the second murder of elderly couples reported in Tamil Nadu this month. Earlier, on May 9, another elderly couple, 75-year-old Ramasamy and his wife Bakkiyammal, were found murdered at their farmhouse in Erode district. They lived alone on their farm in Velangattu Valasu village while their son resided in Muthur Town, Tirupur district. District Superintendent of Police Sujatha stated, “Based on the clues we will proceed with the investigation. For now, 80 grams worth of gold jewellery is missing. We are looking for more clues.”
As investigations continue, the community is left in shock over these violent acts against vulnerable individuals.
**FAQ**
**Q: What happened to the elderly couple in Tamil Nadu?**
A: The elderly couple, Bhaskaran and Vidya, were murdered in their home in Salem, allegedly for their gold jewellery. The suspect has been arrested, and investigations are ongoing.
