Taxi driver seeks Rs 3,000 for phone left in car, what Bengaluru police did next surprises everyone

A man visiting Bengaluru on a business trip with his manager has recounted how the Chikkajala police helped them recover a misplaced mobile phone after a driver allegedly demanded Rs 3,000 to return it. The man shared his experience in a social media post, describing how repeated attempts to retrieve the device failed before police officers intervened and helped resolve the dispute.

According to the man's account, he and his manager had claimed a Rapido ride to Yelahanka after work to try a Mandi restaurant. Upon reaching the eatery, his manager realised that he had left his phone inside the vehicle. When they contacted the driver, he initially denied having the device but later acknowledged that it was with him, the man said.

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Driver allegedly demands Rs 3,000 to return phone

The man said they offered to compensate the driver reasonably for the inconvenience and suggested several ways to retrieve the phone. When the driver said he was occupied with another trip, they proposed arranging a Swiggy Genie pickup. However, he allegedly refused, saying he could not leave his vehicle at the office where he was waiting.

The two then offered to collect the phone themselves, but the driver reportedly rejected that option as well, claiming he would have moved elsewhere by the time they arrived.

According to the post, the driver subsequently claimed that he had a customer pickup worth around Rs 4,000 and would lose that amount if he returned the phone. He allegedly demanded Rs 3,000 from the two men to bring it back.

The man said they were prepared to pay a reasonable amount for the driver's trouble but considered the demand excessive. He also alleged that the driver's rude manner and repeated rejection of their proposed solutions prolonged the matter.

Chikkajala police intervene to recover phone

The dispute began around 1 pm, according to the account. By 4 pm, the men were reportedly told that the phone might not be returned until the following day. They then decided to approach the Chikkajala police station.

The man said they were initially uncertain about seeking assistance because they did not speak Kannada. However, he praised the officers for helping them communicate in Hindi and for taking the driver's details before contacting him directly.

According to the post, the police asked the driver to bring the phone to the station and warned him that refusing to cooperate could lead to further action, including the seizure of his vehicle.

The men told the officers that they did not want to cause unnecessary trouble for the driver and simply wanted him to hand over the phone to a Swiggy Genie delivery person, as they had suggested earlier.

The man said the officers reprimanded the driver over his conduct, following which the driver contacted them again and agreed to hand over the device through the delivery service.

Phone recovered after hours of waiting

The men subsequently arranged the pickup and discovered that the driver was only around 5 km away, according to the account.

The man said the issue could have been resolved much earlier had the driver accepted their initial proposal. He added that they would have willingly paid around Rs 500 for the inconvenience, but the driver received none of the Rs 3,000 he had allegedly demanded.

While expressing frustration over the delay, the man said his main reason for sharing the incident was to acknowledge the assistance provided by the Chikkajala police. He praised the officers for their patience, willingness to help and efforts to overcome the language barrier.

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Social media users praise Bengaluru police

The account also drew reactions from social media users, several of whom appreciated the way the police handled the situation.

One user wrote, "Kudos on not throwing money at the problem."

Another commented, "Man, stories like these restore a bit of my faith in the cops in this city. Thank you for sharing."

A third user expressed surprise at the outcome, writing, "Damn, I thought cops might ask for a bribe to get it done. Huge respect, including taking the complaint in Hindi."

Another person suggested that the man leave a positive review for the police station on Google, observing that people often post negative reviews but less frequently acknowledge good experiences.

The man's account highlighted how approaching the police helped resolve a dispute that had continued for several hours, while prompting online appreciation for the officers' assistance.