Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Two Arrested in Salem Double Murder Case, Jewelry Recovered
Imagine two grandmothers who went missing while taking care of their goats.
Sadly, their bodies were later found in a pond.
Police discovered that their jewelry was gone, suggesting the reason for their death might have been to steal their valuables.
They have arrested two men, one of whom tried to attack the police and was shot in the leg.
The police are continuing their investigation to find out exactly what happened and if anyone else was involved.
The stolen jewelry has been recovered.
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of two elderly women in Salem.
The victims had gone missing on November 4 while grazing goats and their bodies were found on November 7 in a pond near a stone quarry.
The women's jewelry was reported missing, indicating theft as a possible motive.
The main accused, a 55-year-old man, was arrested on November 7 after he attempted to attack the police and was shot in the leg.
A 52-year-old accomplice has also been arrested.
- Who
- Two men, including a 52-year-old accomplice and a 55-year-old main accused.
- What
- Arrested in connection with the murder of two elderly women, whose bodies were found floating in a pond with their jewelry missing.
- When
- The women went missing on November 4; their bodies were found on November 7; the main accused was arrested on November 7, and an accomplice on November 8.
- Where
- Salem, Tamil Nadu, near a stone quarry and a pond. The main accused was captured in Sankagiri.
- Why
- The motive appears to be theft of jewelry worn by the women.
- Victims' Age
- Septuagenarian (70s)
- Date of Disappearance
- November 4
- Date of Discovery
- November 7
- Location of Discovery
- Pond near a stone quarry, Salem
- Main Accused Arrested
- November 7
- Accomplice Arrested
- November 8
- Main Accused Condition
- Shot in leg, under treatment