Cash stolen from car of former Sholingur AIADMK MLA - The HinduPublished - June 14, 2026 11:55 pm IST - VELLORECCTV footage shows the burglars stealing cash from the vehicle by breaking its glass windows. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTBurglars decamped with ₹1.5 lakh in cash after breaking the glass panels of an SUV belonging to a former AIADMK MLA at Katpadi in Vellore on Sunday.Police said that the vehicle belonged to N.G. Parthiban, former AIADMK MLA for Sholingur Assembly constituency. He won the 2016 Legislative Assembly election from the constituency for the party.Initial inquiry revealed that Parthiban went to attend a party functionary’s family function at Vadukankuttai village near Katpadi in Vellore in his SUV. After parking the vehicle, Parthiban and his car driver, B. Kumaresan, 33, went to attend the function, which was held at a community hall in the village.Police said that after the event had ended, driver Kumaresan came to take the vehicle when he noticed glass panels on the rear side of the SUV were damaged, and cash had been stolen. Kumaresan informed Parthiban, who alerted the Katpadi police immediately. A police team rushed to the spot and a case was registered.Police said CCTV footage on the route showed that four unidentified persons on two motorcycles had followed the SUV from Ranipet to the community hall. Special teams have been formed to nab the suspects. Further probe is under way.Published - June 14, 2026 11:55 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }