Elderly Woman Brutally Murdered in Coimbatore Home
The Karumathampatti police in Coimbatore district have made a shocking arrest in connection with the murder of an 80-year-old woman. R Gopalan, a 65-year-old resident of Valayapalayam, stands accused of killing his elderly neighbor for a single gold ring.
The Victim and the Discovery
The victim, identified as K Arukkaniyammal, was living alone in her Valayapalayam home while her children - one son and three daughters - lived separately after marriage. The tragic discovery occurred on Tuesday morning when one of Arukkaniyammal's daughters visited to deliver food and found her mother deceased.
Police immediately launched an investigation upon being alerted. Their preliminary findings revealed that Gopalan had visited the elderly woman's house on Monday night, making him a prime suspect in the case.
Confession Reveals Brutal Motive
During police interrogation, Gopalan confessed to the horrific crime. He admitted that he went to Arukkaniyammal's residence with the intention of stealing her gold ring. When the 80-year-old woman resisted his attempt to snatch the one sovereign gold ring, the situation turned violent.
The accused stated that he strangled the elderly woman to death during the struggle, then took the valuable jewelry and fled the scene. The confession has sent shockwaves through the local community, where both individuals were known to each other as residents of the same area.
Ongoing Investigation and Community Impact
Karumathampatti police have confirmed that further investigations are currently underway to uncover additional details about the crime. The case highlights growing concerns about the safety of elderly individuals living alone in residential neighborhoods.
This brutal murder has particularly disturbed local residents given the advanced ages of both the victim and the accused, challenging common perceptions about crime and violence in community settings.
