Oddanchatram Police in Dindigul district reported a breakthrough in a house break-in case registered after an incident on April 8, 2026. The case began with a complaint from Kalimuthu, a retired TANGEDCO employee, who told police that his house had been burgled while he and his family were away. When the family returned, they reportedly found the door forced open and discovered that gold jewellery, silver articles, ₹1 lakh in cash, and a car parked at the residence were missing.
Police registered a case and formed special teams to investigate. Officers examined CCTV footage from the surrounding areas, which helped them identify suspects with links to Othakadai in Madurai. Investigators subsequently learned that some of the suspects were already lodged in Madurai Central Prison in connection with another serious criminal case. Police then obtained the necessary court permission to take them into custody for questioning in the Oddanchatram burglary investigation.
According to the police account reported on July 4, 2026, the investigation led to the recovery of approximately 38 sovereigns of gold jewellery. Police also recovered the complainant’s car, while the initial report stated that a two-wheeler was also seized during the operation. Authorities said efforts were continuing to trace the remaining stolen property, including other valuables reported missing from the house.
The report identified three of the accused as Periasami, 25, his brother Sakti Murugan, 20, and Arul Murugan, 20. Police also questioned Sangeetha, Periasami’s wife, who was already in prison. Investigators alleged that some of the stolen jewellery had been handed to an intermediary in exchange for money. Police further stated that members of the group had previous criminal cases registered in other districts. These remain police allegations unless established through the judicial process.
Dindigul Superintendent of Police S. Jeyakumar commended the investigating team for tracing the suspects and recovering a significant portion of the stolen property. The Dindigul district administration currently lists S. Jeyakumar as the district Superintendent of Police.
The case highlights the role of CCTV surveillance, coordinated investigation, and inter-district police work in tracing suspects and recovering stolen property. Further investigation was reported to be underway to locate the remaining items and establish the full circumstances of the burglary.