Jewellery thieves apprehended in Ooty: The disputes over sharing take a twist

Kannan and Mohan, two thieves from Ooty in the Nilgiris district, got into an argument over their distribution of stolen property. The two males were caught while under the influence of alcohol, and the police recovered 5 sovereigns in gold jewellery from them.


The Nilgiris: Two people have been arrested by police for their alleged involvement in a disagreement over the distribution of stolen jewellery.

Two people were fighting in the afternoon near the DMK's Arivalayam in the centre of Ooty town, holding valuables. After getting information about the event, Udhagai B1 police raced to the scene, apprehending and searching the two.

They were discovered to have five signs, five rings, and three pairs of earrings. The cops apprehended them and transported them to the police station for questioning. Kannan (50), of Missouri Hills in Ooty, and Mohan (57), of Woodlands Kuppam in Ooty, have been identified.

It was also found that the two had taken jewellery from the home of Thimmaiah (43), a local of Udhagai Kilthalaiyattu Mandai, yesterday night. It was also reported that they were confined after a fight erupted while distributing the stolen jewellery this afternoon at night.Following this, 5 sovereigns of jewels were discovered from their possession; were they engaged in any other theft incidents? The police are looking into the situation further.

Students, teachers and parents celebrate Checkpoint milestone at Spectrum Northern Lights School, Coimbatore

Spectrum Northern Lights School in Coimbatore celebrated its Primary Checkpoint Examination results, recognising student...

Union MoS Muralidhar Mohol reviews Coimbatore Airport expansion works

Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Muralidhar Mohol held discussions with airport officials at Coimbatore Airpor...

Dr S Rajasekaran receives Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar Vaidyak-Ratna Award

Ganga Hospital Chairman Dr S Rajasekaran was honoured as the first recipient of the Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar Vaidyak...

Union Budget 2026 lays roadmap for manufacturing, MSMEs and skills: CII Southern Region

CII Southern Region said Union Budget 2026–27 provides policy support for manufacturing, MSMEs, agriculture and skills,...

1054 Park Group students set world record in e-waste awareness drive

A total of 1054 students from Park Group of Institutions created a world record in Coimbatore by identifying and categor...

From kolams to Silambam: Harvest Fiesta lights up VIBGYOR High, Coimbatore

VIBGYOR High Coimbatore celebrated Harvest Fiesta 2026 with a vibrant Pongal event featuring traditional décor, cultural...