A 36-year-old man was arrested for stealing a combine harvester and a mini van in Salem on Friday (October 16, 2026).
According to the police, Manikandan (45), a resident of Sarvai near Thalaivasal, rents combine harvester. On October 2, a combine harvester and a mini van parked near his house were stolen. He lodged a complaint with the Thalaivasal police who registered a case and arrested Jothibasu, a resident of Madha Kovil Street and recovered the machine and vehicle from him.
Inquiries revealed that, due to a money dispute between him and Manikandan, he, along with his accomplices Prabhu (35) and Ilaiyaraja (32), allegedly stole the vehicles and hid on his land. The police are on lookout for the remaining two accused.
Published - October 17, 2026 06:43 pm IST