"I Suffered A Lot": Thief Returns Goods Stolen From Madhya Pradesh Temple

The police, meanwhile, are continuing with their investigation to find out who stole these valuables from the temple.

A thief in Madhya Pradesh returned all the items he stole from a Jain temple in Balaghat, presumably after a change of heart. He also left an apology note along with the stolen goods. The theft took place in Lamta area of Balaghat town on October 24 when several precious items from the temple were found missing by the locals. They informed the police and a case was registered against unknown persons. The cops started investigation, which included regular patrolling and collection of evidence.

But before any arrests could be made, locals found all the valuable items wrapped in a bag lying in a pit near the temple after four days.

The bag not only contained the loot, but also a note that said, "I suffered a lot after committing the crime and that is why I am returning these items. I apologise for stealing these items."

The reason for the change of heart is not known.