A intending to murder B by poison, purchase poison and mixes the same with a glass of water. He gives the glass to the bearer to serve B. The bearer while approaching B loses balance and the glass drops out of his plate. Which one of the following statements is correct in this context?
A)A has committed no offence
B)A has committed the offence of attempt to commit culpable homicide
C)A has committed the offence of abetment
D)A has committed the offence of attempt to murder.

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A has committed the offence of attempt to murder because he had the intention to kill B and took a substantial step towards committing the murder by mixing poison with the intention of causing B's death, even though the act was not completed due to an intervening event.

A Intending to Murder B by Poison, Purchase Poison and Mixes