Three Kerala Teens Arrested for Forcing 9th‑Grade Boy to Steal Gold Worth Rs 24 Lakh

Police in Kerala announced the arrest of three teenagers suspected of coercing a Class‑9 student to pilfer gold jewellery valued at roughly Rs 24 lakh from his residence. The arrests were made following a preliminary investigation that linked the youths to the alleged plot.
According to officials, the minors reportedly pressured the school‑going boy, leveraging his age and vulnerability, to gain access to the family’s gold holdings. The stolen items were said to be intended for resale, prompting a swift police response once the scheme came to light.
Kerala law‑enforcement officials confirmed that the three suspects are now in custody and will be interrogated further. They added that the investigation remains ongoing to determine whether additional individuals were involved and to recover the stolen assets.
The case underscores growing concerns about youth‑involved crimes in the state, with authorities warning that such offenses will be pursued rigorously under existing criminal statutes.