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Crime
Nurse, Two Others Injured in Thanjavur Spade Attack Over Tamil Nadu Gold Ring Scam
✍️ India Today
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 04:17 PM
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A nurse and two other individuals were injured when a spade was used in an assault in Thanjavur, linked to a gold ring fraud scheme in Tamil Nadu.
Police in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, reported that a nurse and two other persons sustained injuries after an assailant used a spade in an attack. The incident unfolded in a residential area of the city, prompting an immediate response from local law‑enforcement agencies. Medical teams attended the victims at the scene and later transferred them to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The injured parties, including the nurse, suffered cuts and bruises but are reported to be in stable condition. Authorities have detained a suspect for questioning, while the motive behind the assault is being investigated.
Investigators have linked the attack to a broader gold‑ring fraud scheme operating in Tamil Nadu, where victims were allegedly lured with promises of high‑value jewelry. The police suspect the assault was an attempt to intimidate or silence individuals connected to the scam. Further details are expected as the probe continues.
The injured parties, including the nurse, suffered cuts and bruises but are reported to be in stable condition. Authorities have detained a suspect for questioning, while the motive behind the assault is being investigated.
Investigators have linked the attack to a broader gold‑ring fraud scheme operating in Tamil Nadu, where victims were allegedly lured with promises of high‑value jewelry. The police suspect the assault was an attempt to intimidate or silence individuals connected to the scam. Further details are expected as the probe continues.