Two arrested in Madurai jewellery heist; main accused remains absconding

Published 14 Nov 2026, 18:34 IST

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Police arrested two people, including an Instagram influencer, in connection with the theft of gold and diamond jewellery worth an estimated Rs 21 crore from a newly opened Tanishq showroom in Madurai. The theft came to light on November 12 when employees arrived at the showroom and found that gold and diamond ornaments had gone missing from the display counters.

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India Today Living Media India Current article 14 Nov 2026, 18:34 IST

Two arrested in Madurai jewellery heist; main accused remains absconding

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Hindustan Times HT Media 14 Nov 2026, 19:31 IST

Influencer among two arrested in multi-crore heist at jewellery showroom in Madurai, say police

The theft came to light on November 12 when employees arrived at the showroom and found that gold and diamond ornaments had gone missing from display counters.

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DT Next Daily Thanthi Group 14 Nov 2026, 19:43 IST

YouTuber behind Tanishq robbery; his dad, girlfriend held

MADURAI: In a breakthrough in the Rs 21 crore Tanishq showroom robbery case, the Madurai city police on Saturday arrested the father and girlfriend of the main accused for their alleged role in the crime. The main accused Nisanth, a 25-year-old YouTuber, is on the run. The police have recovered…

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The Federal New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 14 Nov 2026, 22:27 IST

Madurai Tanishq heist: Two arrested, including a woman; hunt on for prime suspect

A showroom employee’s recollection and CCTV footage helped police identify the suspect, a police source says

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