A 45-year-old woman was robbed of her eight sovereigns of gold jewellery (mangalsutra) at an inpatient ward in Government Taluk Hospital in Tirupattur town on Wednesday.Police said the victim was identified as S. Kalpana, an agricultural worker near Jolarpet town. Initial inquiry revealed that along with her husband, B. Sankar (51), a farmer in Pachal village, Kalpana visited her relative G. Kumar (65), who is undergoing treatment for age-related illness in the hospital.Police said during a talk between them, Kumar told Sankar that he needs someone to take care of him before he gets discharged a week later. Subsequently, Kalpana stayed with him in the ward.On Wednesday morning, when she got up, Kalpana found that her mangalsutra was missing. Immediately, she alerted hospital authorities, who informed Tirupattur Town police. Police inspected the hospital premises, including patient wards and the parking area. A case was registered. Police are analysing CCTV footage in the hospital to identify suspects involved in the crime. A probe is underway.Published - July 17, 2025 12:20 am IST