The accused abandoned the property obtained by theft and fired a shot in air to deter his persons from following him. A has committed

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The act described fits the definition of theft, which involves taking someone's property without their consent and with the intent to permanently deprive them of it. The firing of a shot in the air to deter pursuit does not change the nature of the initial act from theft to robbery, dacoity, or extortion, as there is no indication of the accused using direct force on a person or putting someone in fear of injury to commit the act.

The Accused Abandoned the Property Obtained by Theft and Fired