Gang robs house at knife point

Chennai, Dec 17: A seven-member gang of unidentified persons struck at the house of a businessman and decamped with Rs 30 lakh and 250 sovereigns of gold at Kerugumbakkam near here early this morning.

Police said the gang held houseowner Srinavasa Reddiar (58), his wife and son at knife point before looting the house.

A special team had been formed to nab the culprits, the police added.

UNI