X alongwith four other armed hoodlums seizes the child of Y and threatens to kill him unless Y parts with his watch and diamond ring. X has committed the offence of
A)Robbery
B)Dacoity
C)Attempt to murder
D)Theft.

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Dacoity is committed when five or more persons conjointly commit or attempt to commit robbery. Since X and four others are involved, it constitutes dacoity.

X Alongwith Four Other Armed Hoodlums Seizes the Child of Y