Sri Vijaya Puram, November 10: A gold chain valued at approximately ₹1.2 lakh, found abandoned in the parking area of Wandoor Beach, was returned to its owner after local residents handed it over to Humfrygunj Police and helped establish its ownership.
The incident highlights the role of public cooperation in recovering lost valuables, with the chain reaching its rightful owner in Guptapara following enquiries involving local Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) representatives.
The chain was found on the evening of November 8, 2026. Ajay Kumar Baroi, a resident of New Wandoor, and Sukhalata Pahan, Ward Member of Wandoor, handed the ornament over to personnel at Humfrygunj Police Station rather than retaining the valuable property.
Following the handover, the Station House Officer (SHO) initiated efforts to identify the person who had lost the chain. The police approached local PRI representatives to assist in tracing its owner.
Enquiries and coordination with the local representatives led to the identification of Revati, a resident of Guptapara, as the rightful owner.
The police returned the chain to her on the evening of November 9, after completing the required verification. The recovery and handover brought the search for the missing ornament to a close within a day of it being reported to the police through the local residents.
Revati and her family members expressed gratitude to the police personnel for their efforts in locating the owner and returning the property.
The incident also brought attention to the importance of residents handing over lost valuables to the authorities so that they can be returned to their owners through proper verification. The involvement of the Ward Member and a local resident helped facilitate the process of tracing the person who had misplaced the ornament.
South Andaman Police acknowledged the role played by Baroi and Pahan in handing over the recovered property and urged the public to seek police assistance in emergencies.
The police have also advised residents to dial 112, the toll-free emergency helpline, for assistance. The service operates round the clock to facilitate police response to emergencies and public safety concerns.
