Major twist in Malappuram theft case; house owner’s 17-year-old son among four arrested

MALAPPURAM: In a significant development regarding the theft of 24 sovereigns of gold and Rs 5 lakh from a residence, four individuals have been arrested, including the 17-year-old son of the homeowner and his friend. The other accused allegedly threatened the teenager, coercing him into taking the gold ornaments and cash from his own home.

The two adults arrested have been identified as Ubaid (33) from Puthupparamba, Palamadam, Pukayur, and Shuhaid (33) from Chakkaramoola, Unniyal, Tanur. The minor son of the homeowner and his friend are facing charges under the Juvenile Justice Act.

The homeowner reported the crime to the Tirurangadi police, stating that the theft occurred around 6:30 PM last Friday. However, despite a thorough investigation, including reviewing CCTV footage and gathering additional evidence, the police determined that no actual break-in or theft had taken place.

The investigation further revealed that the 17-year-old had previously taken three sovereigns of gold ornaments from his home at the insistence of a friend who is also a relative. After the friend was apprehended by the police while attempting to sell the gold, he threatened the teenager, insisting that he would need to provide more gold to avoid trouble. The gang then threatened harm to the teenager’s family, pressuring him to take additional gold ornaments from the house. The case came to light after the police conducted detailed questioning of the family members and the 17-year-old. Authorities have stated that further investigation into the incident is ongoing.