Nagercoil, Sept 28:
A Nagercoil-based YouTuber who lost 220 sovereigns of gold jewellery in a house burglary has posted a series of social media videos conveying that material possessions are not permanent, even as police continue their efforts to trace those behind the theft.
Madhumitha, 29, reportedly lost the jewellery after unidentified persons broke into her house at VIP Garden in Thammathu Konam on September 24. She, her husband Vinothkumar and their two-year-old child had gone out to purchase clothes for their daughter’s upcoming birthday when the burglary took place.
Police suspect that the burglars may have been aware of the family’s movements and may have followed Madhumitha’s social media activity. Investigators are examining the possibility that her reels and other posts showcasing her gold jewellery and her interest in buying gold could have attracted the attention of the burglars.
While the investigation was under way, Madhumitha uploaded a reel featuring film lyrics conveying the message that nothing lasts forever and that possessions should be allowed to go. The video reportedly crossed one million views and drew considerable attention on social media.
She subsequently posted more than 10 reels on Instagram in a single day. One of the videos showed her showering currency notes over herself and her two-year-old child. In another, she tossed Rs 500 notes into the air and said that having a girl child at home was equivalent to having Goddess Mahalakshmi and that receiving money directly in her hand would bring prosperity.
The unusual response to the burglary has generated considerable discussion online. However, the focus of the police investigation remains on identifying the persons who entered the house and determining whether they had prior knowledge of the jewellery kept there.
Police are also examining Madhumitha’s social media posts and other available evidence as part of the investigation. The large quantity of jewellery stolen has made the case a significant burglary investigation in the Nagercoil area.