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In a bizarre turn of events, a thief in Puri attempted to evade arrest by jumping into a pond, creating dramatic scenes that left locals stunned. The incident took place near Atharnala on Monday and has now become the talk of the town.
According to reports, the accused had allegedly snatched money from a local resident. Following the incident, the victim lodged a complaint at the Sadar police station. Acting on the complaint, police launched an investigation and managed to trace the accused.
However, when the police team approached him near the Alamchandi temple, the thief panicked and suddenly jumped into the adjoining pond in...