{
  "id": 1326969,
  "title": "Woman held for stealing gold jewellery in Cuddalore",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/woman-held-for-stealing-gold-jewellery-in-cuddalore",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T18:43:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/woman-held-for-stealing-gold-jewellery-in-cuddalore/article71352674.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Cuddalore New Town police apprehended a woman on August 14 in connection with a recent house break-in incident that occurred on August 13 in Vadakupalayam. The accused, identified as Shamsad alias Mariam Biwi, 36, hailing from Thiyagadurgam in Kallakurichi district, was allegedly involved in the theft of 21 sovereigns of gold jewelry and ₹10,000 in cash.\n\nAccording to a complaint received, the New Town police initiated an investigation into the matter. They meticulously reviewed CCTV camera footage from the area and subsequently arrested Mariam Biwi during a routine vehicle check in New Town on Saturday. The recovered jewelry was subsequently handed over to the authorities.\n\nMariam Biwi was presented before a local court and ordered to remain in custody pending further proceedings.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Police arrest 36-year-old Shamsad alias Mariam Biwi on August 14",
    "Accused stole 21 sovereigns of gold jewelry and ₹10,000 cash",
    "Mariam Biwi presented to court and ordered to remain in custody"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}