Digital Desk: In a heart-wrenching incident, a father publicly disowned his son following the latter's disgraceful act of stealing from a Namghar, a sacred place of worship.
The incident highlights a growing issue among youths, who are increasingly turning to crime to support drug habits, with theft and robbery becoming a regular practice.
In Mangaldoi, a group of thieves had been spreading fear by stealing goats and money from local temples.
However, their act came to an end on Wednesday when locals caught them red-handed.
They were punished by the community before being handed over to the Mangaldoi police.
Among those arrested was a young man whose father, upon learning of his son's involvement, was overcome with shock and anger.
The distraught father publicly reprimanded his son, unable to contain his grief over the shame brought upon their family.
The incident took place at Tamulipara near Mangaldoi.