Tsirang Police detained two brothers, aged 12 and 11 for alleged burglary, on Monday. They apparently stole Nu 3000 and 100 Baht from a residence in Tsirang when the residents were away.
Both have confessed to the crime, according to the police.
The police have handed over the younger brother to the parents after a warning as he is underage.
As per the Penal Code of Bhutan, if the defendant is a child of 12 years and below, he shall not be held liable for any offence committed by him.
The police are also charging the suspects’ mother as per section 255 of the Penal Code of Bhutan. The boys apparently had given the mother Nu 1500 and 100 Baht. The mother had kept the money without questioning her children, the police say.
Section 255 of the Penal Code of Bhutan says a defendant is guilty of the offence of possession of stolen property, if the defendant purposely receives, retains, or disposes off the property of another person knowing that it has been stolen, or believing that it has been stolen, with the intent to benefit oneself…
Both the suspects are students.
