PATHANAMTHITTA: The mystery surrounding the recent food and grocery thefts in Pathanamthitta just got a whole lot more intriguing!
The forest fringes of district witnessed a massive combing operation, involving police and forest officials armed with guns and drones, to nab those behind the thefts. Rumours swirled about the involvement of Maoists, hunters and even a lone recluse behind the missing grub, leaving authorities and residents scratching their heads.
However, the day-long search in the forests of Kochu Koikkal, Gurunathanmannu and Kokkathode on Saturday provided little clue.
The joint operation was launched following the spate of thefts reported in homes near areas bordering the Sabarimala forest. Cooked food, cooking utensils, and other household items ‘mysteriously disappeared’ from the area, prompting the authorities to intensify their efforts.
