A makes an attempt to steal some jewels by breaking open a box and finds no jewels in the box. Which one among the following with regard to this is not correct?
A. A has only attempt towards commission of offence without success and hence not guilty
B. A is guilty of attempt to commit offence though the offence could not have been committed
C. Though A's attempt could not have succeeded, yet A is punishable for the offence of attempt to commit theft
D. Attempt is a direct movement towards the commission of the offence after preparation to commit the offence is made and hence punishable
Answer: Option A
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