A thief, overcome with guilt, returned a stolen LED TV after realizing he had burgled the home of renowned Marathi poet Narayan Gangaram Surve. The incident, reported by The Indian Express, highlights an unusual turn of events in a crime case.
Surve, known for his powerful poems depicting the struggles of the urban working class, passed away in 2010. His daughter, Sujata Ghare, and her husband, Ganesh Ghare, currently reside in the house. On June 26, Sujata and Ganesh went to Virar to visit their son, leaving their home unattended. On July 14, a neighbor alerted them to a broken toilet window, suggesting a potential theft. Upon returning, the couple discovered several items missing.
Among the missing items, a large photograph of Surve adorned the wall. Next to it, on a pillar, the thief had left a handwritten note. The note, as per the publication, reads: “I was not aware that the house belonged to Narayan Surve, or else I would have never stolen from there. I have returned the LED TV set I stole. Sorry.”
While the returned TV is a peculiar development, several other items remain missing, including eight taps, cooking powder, a table fan, utensils, and a five-litre bottle of cooking oil.
The police, investigating the case, are examining fingerprints found on the TV and reviewing CCTV footage from the area. Inspector Shivaji Dhawale from Neral police station confirmed that an FIR has been registered and an investigation is underway. The police suspect that the thief entered the house multiple times before realizing its connection to the poet upon seeing the photograph.
The incident raises questions about the motivations behind the theft and the thief’s decision to return the TV. While the returned TV may offer some clues to the thief’s identity, the missing items and the circumstances surrounding the theft continue to be investigated.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the complexities of human behavior and the unexpected twists and turns that can occur in criminal investigations.
