A household of two discovered gold jewelry value Rs 4 lakh after mistakenly dropping their purse in Puducherry’s Thavalakuppam, due to a water vendor who discovered the purse and handed it over to the native police station.

The incident got here to mild on Tuesday, when the household was roaming across the city. Whereas visiting a close-by store, they instantly realised that they’d dropped their purse, containing gold ornaments value Rs 4 lakh. Panicked, they quickly began trying to find the purse throughout a number of spots they visited. Additionally they checked the CCTV footage; nevertheless, have been unable to hint it anyplace. The household then filed a police grievance.

Coincidentally, Murugan, the recognized water vendor, discovered the purse mendacity on the road. As quickly as he opened it, he noticed that the purse contained gold ornaments, like a bracelet and several other others. Losing no time, he rushed to the police station and submitted the purse.

Because the police began tracing the house owners, they quickly got here throughout a grievance that was registered at a unique police station. The 2 coordinated and known as each events collectively. Of their presence, Murugan handed over the jewelry to Muthaian, the proprietor of the jewelry. The latter additionally expressed his gratitude.

The native police additional appreciated Murugan’s honesty and energy in returning the purse. The police additionally felicitated him by wrapping a scarf round his neck.

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