BALAGHAT: A thief returned stolen items from a temple in Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. The items returned include decorative pieces made of silver and brass which used to perform rituals. The theft was reported on October 24 in the Shantinath Digambar Jain Temple under Lamta police station limits. ‘Chhatras (umbrella shaped decoration piece) were also stolen.

While the investigation was under progress, the stolen goods were found from a pit near the panchayat office in Lamta in a sack. Along with this, there was an apology letter from the thief in which he stated, “I am apologising for my behaviour. I made a mistake. Please forgive me. I have suffered a lot after the theft.” But the police are continuing the investigation to capture the thief.