Overview

• Ramasamy, 75, and Bhakiyammal, 65, were discovered murdered at their Vilankattuvalasu farmhouse on May 1, 2025, after their son failed to reach them for two days.
• Approximately 15 sovereigns (80 grams) of gold jewellery were stolen from their home, raising concerns about rural security in the Erode district.
• Police have formed eight special teams, including forensic and canine units, to investigate the crime and track down the perpetrators.
• Opposition leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami criticized the DMK government, citing a series of similar crimes targeting elderly couples in the region since 2022.
• The victims' bodies have been sent for postmortem examination, and authorities are analyzing CCTV footage and other evidence to identify suspects.