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Bengaluru Cops Intervene: Rapido Driver Held Phone Hostage
21 Oct
Summary
- Rapido driver demanded Rs 3,000 to return a passenger's lost phone.
- Passengers sought help from Chikkajala police to recover their device.
- Police intervention led to the driver returning the phone promptly.
Two professionals faced an ordeal in Bengaluru after a Rapido driver demanded Rs 3,000 to return a phone accidentally left in his car. The driver initially denied having the device, then confessed but refused all suggested return methods, insisting on a large fee. The passengers, unable to retrieve their phone by 4 PM, sought assistance from the Chikkajala Police Station. The police promptly contacted the driver, warning of consequences if he refused to cooperate. This intervention led to the driver's change of attitude, and he subsequently returned the phone. The passengers expressed gratitude for the police's patience and effective resolution, highlighting their ability to overcome language barriers.
