In the dusty lanes of Madhya Pradesh's Damoh town, a goat purchased for Bakrid celebrations became the center of a lost-and-found story on Thursday. The goat, named Monty, was reported stolen while its owner was busy offering Namaz.
The Incident
The incident occurred in Damoh town's Palandi Crossing area. The owner, Naeem Khan, had recently bought Monty for Rs 20,000 for the Bakrid sacrifice. On Thursday morning, he tied the goat in the courtyard outside his house before leaving for Eid prayers. Upon returning home after Namaz, he found his sacrificial goat missing.
Police Operation
Realizing the goat had been stolen, Naeem lodged a missing complaint at the Kotwali police station. The police launched a search operation, scanning CCTV footage in nearby areas and questioning locals. They soon traced the theft to Aleem Topa, a resident of Gadi Mohalla. According to police, the accused had taken the goat to his house after stealing it.
Recovery and Arrest
A police team reached the location and recovered Monty. To ensure the right goat was being returned, Naeem Khan was called to the spot, where he identified Monty. The police formally handed back his prized Bakrid purchase. The accused was arrested and a case registered in the matter.
