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Rapido Driver Flees With Passenger’s Phone in Bengaluru, Demands Rs 18k

September 16, 2026 | by Aaditya Raj

Rapido driver flees with passenger’s phone in Bengaluru, demands Rs 18k, and NewzQuest is tracking how the story unfolds from here.

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  • Main development: Rapido driver flees with passenger’s phone in Bengaluru, demands Rs 18k
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This story centres on "Rapido driver flees with passenger’s phone in Bengaluru, demands Rs 18k". Here is a quick summary of where things stand: A commuter in Bengaluru experienced an unfortunate incident during his Rapido ride when his mobile phone was stolen by the rider, Ashutosh Kumar. After making a stop for air pressure checks, Kumar contacted the victim's sister to demand a ransom of Rs 18,000 for the return of the

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Additional context on the story: Rapido driver in Bengaluru allegedly stole passenger’s Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, demanded Rs 18,000 ransom via WhatsApp; police booked theft and intimidation. BENGALURU: A Rapido ride took an unexpected turn for a commuter after the driver stole his mobile pho

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