# Three Arrested for Murder-for-Gain in Salem After Finding Dismembered Body in Water Tanks

Police in Salem arrested three suspects for murdering a woman for her jewellery and hiding her body parts in water tanks.

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Dismembered body parts of the victim were found stashed in overhead water tanks in two houses in the Arisipalayam area of Salem district. [^1]

Police in Salem arrested three suspects, identified as Nandhini, M Malik Basha, and K Sivaram, for the murder of Thangamani, a 52-year-old woman. [^2]

The crime occurred on August 30 when the suspects took the victim to a residence under the pretext of providing her a job. [^3]

The victim, Thangamani, was identified as a house help who had been working in the region for several years. [^4]

An investigator and a local priest inspected the building and discovered three bags containing human remains in a water tank on the roof. [^5]

On August 31, 2026, residents in the Arisipalayam area of Salem, Tamil Nadu, India, reported a foul odor near a local residence. [^6]

Police and forensic experts confirmed the remains belonged to a 40-year-old woman. [^7]

Forensic specialists are currently examining the evidence found at the scene. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Dismembered body parts of the victim were found stashed in overhead water tanks in two houses in the Arisipalayam area of Salem district. (Hindustan Times, News)
2. Police in Salem arrested three suspects, identified as Nandhini, M Malik Basha, and K Sivaram, for the murder of Thangamani, a 52-year-old woman. (Hindustan Times, News)
3. The crime occurred on August 30 when the suspects took the victim to a residence under the pretext of providing her a job. (Hindustan Times, News)
4. The victim, Thangamani, was identified as a house help who had been working in the region for several years. (Hindustan Times, News)
5. An investigator and a local priest inspected the building and discovered three bags containing human remains in a water tank on the roof. (Lenta.ru, News)
6. On August 31, 2026, residents in the Arisipalayam area of Salem, Tamil Nadu, India, reported a foul odor near a local residence. (Lenta.ru, News)
7. Police and forensic experts confirmed the remains belonged to a 40-year-old woman. (Lenta.ru, News)
8. Forensic specialists are currently examining the evidence found at the scene. (Lenta.ru, News)

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