Pollachi: College Girl Steals Gold From Father's Friend's House To Gift Boyfriend Bike; Arrested After Celebration Video Goes Viral
Police have arrested a second-year undergraduate student after she allegedly stole nine sovereigns of gold jewellery from a family friend’s house to purchase a new motorcycle for her boyfriend. The case attracted widespread attention online after a video showing the couple celebrating the purchase at a vehicle dealership went viral on social media.
Police have arrested a second-year undergraduate student after she allegedly stole nine sovereigns of gold jewellery from a family friend’s house to purchase a new motorcycle for her boyfriend. The case attracted widespread attention online after a video showing the couple celebrating the purchase at a vehicle dealership went viral on social media.
The accused, identified as 19-year-old R. Joy Princy-a B.Com Computer Applications student at the Government Arts College in Pollachi-was arrested following a complaint lodged by H. Tamilselvan (59), a resident of Unjavelampatti and a friend of Princy's father. Etah Viral Video: Elderly Woman Fights Back Robbers Bravely in Uttar Pradesh, Refuses To Let Go of Her Purse.
According to police reports, Princy visited Tamilselvan’s residence on August 16 to meet his daughter, with whom she was acquainted. During the visit, she allegedly opened a wardrobe and took gold jewellery weighing nine sovereigns. Upon discovering the missing ornaments, Tamilselvan filed an official complaint with the Pollachi East Police Station. During police questioning, Princy confessed to the theft, disclosing that she sold the stolen gold at a local jewellery showroom in Pollachi for approximately ₹2.5 lakh. Daylight Robbery in Ayodhya: Burqa-Clad Woman Loots Jewellery Shop at Gunpoint, CCTV Video Goes Viral.
College Girl Arrested for Stealing Gold to Gift Boyfriend a Bike
A college-going girl in Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, steals 72 grams of gold from her father's friend's house and gifts her boyfriend a top-end model KTM motorbike.
The police immediately took action, filed a case, arrested the girl and locked her up in the cell.
The boy fled the… pic.twitter.com/humQio00gc
— Srikanth Bhalaji (@SBhalaji94) September 4, 2026
தந்தையின் நண்பர் வீட்டில் 9 சவரன் நகையைத் திருடி விற்று காதலனுக்கு புதிய பைக் வாங்கிக்கொடுத்த கல்லூரி மாணவி..!#Gold | #GoldTheft | #Bike | #Love | #PolimerNews pic.twitter.com/gcz136ETHK
— Polimer News (@polimernews) September 4, 2026
Investigating officers stated that she used the funds to purchase a brand-new two-wheeler for her boyfriend, identified as 20-year-old Janagan Siva, a resident of Makkinampatti. Following the purchase, the couple recorded reels and photos celebrating at the dealership, which were subsequently shared online and went viral.
Princy was produced before a local court and remanded in judicial custody at the Coimbatore Central Prison. Police have launched a search to locate and apprehend Janagan Siva, who is currently absconding.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 05, 2026 11:55 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
