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An accused in police custody, informs to the State House Officer that the key by which he opened the safe and committed theft is kept by him in the patio of his house. To what extent this information can be proved?

A. For committing an offence of theft

B. For opening lock of safe

C. For committing theft by opening safe and destroying evidence

D. For keeping the key in patio of house

Answer: Option D


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