Theft reported at Keralam MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan’s under-construction house; police launch probe
Pothanikad police in Ernakulam district have opened an investigation after electrical wires worth ₹50,000 were stolen from the under‑construction house of Congress MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan. The incident, reported to have occurred on Sunday evening, has been registered as a case of trespass and theft under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- ✓Pothanikad police in Ernakulam district have opened an investigation after electrical wires worth ₹50,000 were stolen from the under‑construction house of Congress MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan.
- ✓The incident, reported to have occurred on Sunday evening, has been registered as a case of trespass and theft under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
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Pothanikad police in Ernakulam district have launched a probe into an alleged theft at the under‑construction residence of Congress leader and Muvattupuzha MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan. The complaint was lodged on Monday, prompting authorities to file a First Information Report and begin formal investigations.
According to the FIR, the theft took place at approximately 6.30 pm on Sunday, when electrical wires valued at about ₹50,000 were taken from the site at Paingottoor. The police have registered the case under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for house trespass and theft. This follows a recent pattern of similar incidents in the district, including a two‑week‑old case where Kunnathunad police arrested two men from Assam for stealing copper wires worth ₹25,000 from a newly built house in Mazhuvannur.
The spate of wiring thefts has raised concerns among local contractors and residents, highlighting vulnerabilities at construction sites across Ernakulam. The incident also underscores security challenges faced by public figures, as the targeted property belongs to a sitting MLA. Authorities have indicated that the investigation will explore any links to organized theft rings operating in the region.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | POLITICS |
| Jurisdiction | KL State |
| Publication Date | 15 September 2026 |