Thiefs in the Farm

Thiefs at the farm. Kandan for a change is angry

It happens once a while. This should be third or fourth time.  Thiefs visiting our farm.  This time 3 boys in bikes had visited our farm. Not through the gate, but by jumping the compound. They had packed all utensils and one iron wringe when Kandan who was deep inside noticed some commotion near the gate.

He rushed and found a guy packed and ready to go. The 2nd guy was outside the gate and the third one was on the over looking road watching from a distance.  Arguments started. The guy did not expect someone will be there in the farm at that time (day time). Kandan was working deep inside a banana patch.

Looking at a broken pot, Kandan seems to have got angry. He took a stick or pipe and beat the boy. They immediatly got scared, dropped and ran away.

Valuables !.  Hilarious. I would have gifted these.
Now staff cannot make coffee

So called FIR (First information Report) to police
Subbu's handwriting is nice. Big story.

Two days hence Subbu told me. He said an FIR has been given to police. Kandan is fearing the wounded thiefs may come back to take revenge. - Therefore Subbu has arranged a helper at 250/- a day to keep him company. How long this will go don't know. In the night Subbu stayed at the farm for few days (though not necessary).

Some months back there had been even a murder at adj. farm.  Subbu said generally these boys steal for drinking.  They sell the old scrap and make quick money.  Nothing was lost in the farm except cooking vessels.  Subbu sent the photos. It was hilarious to imagine someone will even steal this.

Anyway,  life goes on... Meanwhile the inspector had asked similar farm owners who had lost their valuables to report at the station. hopefully the boys will be traced. As per Kandan they donot belong to this place.

I have asked Subbu to enquire in Valliyoor a quote for installing CCTV camera. A camera, fake notice boards (Dog beware) and few lights should do the job i hope.