A person named Daredevil arrives home after a hectic day of work. He cheerfully exclaims to his wife, "Hey babe, the microwave is running and defrosting a mutton dinner." In response from the bedroom, his wife says, "Could you please check the microwave and let me know how much time is remaining?"

Without hesitation, Daredevil rushes out and contacts the police, alerting them to a potentially dangerous situation involving his wife.

Why does he take this immediate action?

Hard Microwave Riddle

The husband is blind, so the wife wouldn't ask him to look and tell her the remaining time, as she knows he can't see. Consequently, he believes something could be amiss and calls the police to ensure her safety.