Seven arrested for ₹60 lakh gemstone robbery in Ramanathapuram

Ramanathapuram police have arrested seven men involved in a robbery of a gemstone worth ₹60 lakh from a businessman. The incident occurred near the railway station in January when the victim was lured under false pretenses. The victim, P. Muniyasamy, was contacted by a broker to sell a natural alexandrite stone. He was attacked by the suspects, who stole the gemstone, a receipt, a mobile phone, and ₹15,000 in cash. Following the robbery, police formed a team to investigate. The arrested individuals include men from Theni, Sivaganga, and Thoothukudi.