THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: What would you do if you caught a thief red-handed? Either you give him a good beating or you hand him over to the police. However, a shopkeeper in Kadakkavoor, Thiruvananthapuram, did something that is unheard of in world history. The shopkeeper, Aneesh, honoured the thief who stole from his establishment, Adithya Bakery and Fast Food, with the Meesamadhavan Award and a shawl.

A man who came to the shop in decent clothes was searching for products when he grabbed an item worth around Rs 500. This was captured on CCTV. Later, the shop owner, Aneesh, saw the footage. This is how Aneesh decided to honour the thief. Aneesh says that there is no point in beating and threatening those who show such 'skill' and steal goods when there are people in the shop.

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