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Raman : We should also inform the nearest police station if we see
any suspected people in the neighbourhood.

Raman : We should also not trust strangers and say ‘no’ if they offer
us anything.

Rita : Now, I know all about the precautionary measures against

theft and robbery.

Raman : We should also understand about our duties and
responsibilities .

Rita : Yes, I know them all. First of all, we should inform the police.
We should not touch anything and do not let anybody enter
into the place of theft or robbery. Otherwise, evidences will
be lost. Police identify the thief or robber through such clue

and evidences. We should co-operate police to catch them
by providing information whatever we know.

Raman : You are absolutely correct.

Glossary

absolutely - with no qualification, restriction, or limitation; totally
evidence - signs or indications of something
luxurious - extremely comfortable or elegant, especially when
involving great expense
precaution - a measure taken in advance to prevent something
dangerous
precious - of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly
suspected - doubted the genuineness or truth of
violate - break or fail to comply with a rule or formal agreement

Note to the teacher: Help the children to understand about the theft and robbery. Tell them also the
precaution measures for protection of our wealth from them. A role play will be effective.

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