The Tanishq jewelry heist in Madurai just got a new update: after a careful review, officials say the loss is actually 10kg of gold and 1kg of diamond ornaments, not the much higher numbers first reported.
Commissioner of Police S Rajendiran shared that some jewelry was found undamaged, which helped bring down the estimate.
Investigators question showroom staff and workers
The theft took place in a brand-new showroom that had about 42kg of jewelry inside. The thief is believed to have entered through an elevator shaft and only grabbed what could be carried.
Earlier CCTV footage even caught someone trying to break in days before using scaffolding. With security lapses like disabled alarms and unmonitored cameras, investigators are looking closely at staff and workers who had access to the store.
Special teams are now interrogating the employees of the showroom and those involved in its construction, interior design, and installation of the lift.