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News18
8 hours ago
- News18
‘Caught Him Red-Handed': Woman Alleges Rapido Driver Tried Stealing From Her Bag
Last Updated: Bengaluru woman catches Rapido driver trying to open her handbag's front zipper and take money, all while without knowing she was watching. A video from Bengaluru is going viral after a woman caught a Rapido auto driver allegedly trying to steal from her handbag. The woman, identified as model and designer Janhavi Kshatriyas, shared the incident that took place during her ride from Marathahalli to JP Nagar on the evening of June 11. According to Janhavi, during the ride, she received a call from her mother asking her to pick up some coffee powder. She asked the driver to stop briefly near a shop. When she returned, she claimed she saw the driver attempting to open her handbag and take money, unaware that she was watching the entire act. Taking to Instagram, the woman wrote, 'What started as a normal ride quickly turned into a disturbing experience and nightmare. The driver was staring at me repeatedly through the rearview mirror in an uncomfortable, almost creepy way. I immediately informed my friend via Snapchat and mentioned that my phone battery was low. I even requested the driver to let me pay before my phone died, which he allowed. Later, he offered to charge my phone and took it in his hand, which I now regret." 'Just 1 km before my home, my mom called and asked me to get coffee powder. I asked the driver to stop, crossed the road and went to the shop. They didn't have it, so I came out quickly, only to witness the most shocking part: I caught the driver red-handed trying to open the front zip of my handbag. My money was stuck in the zip, and he was struggling to take it out. He didn't realise I was standing right behind him, watching everything," Janhavi Kshatriyas explained. She added, 'When I confronted him, he nervously claimed he was 'trying to move the bag behind to keep it safe' and even tried to blame a random girl nearby for trying to steal it, despite the fact that I saw him with my own eyes. I even asked the girl to confirm and explained everything to her in public." The woman noted down the auto's registration number and promptly filed a complaint with Rapido. In her statement, she emphasised that the issue wasn't just about attempted theft, it was about safety, trust and basic respect. She expressed how unsettling it was to think about what could have happened had she not returned at that exact moment. Urging Rapido to take strict action against the driver, she also called for tighter background checks and monitoring of drivers. Her message to others was clear: stay alert, especially when travelling alone or late at night. Many in the comments section praised the model for speaking up and sharing her experience. They felt she did the right thing by raising awareness and helping others stay alert during such situations. Reacting to the post, a user wrote, 'I appreciate her guts to talk so boldly in front of everyone. 'If she had spoken Hindi, this would have turned out Kannadiga vs North Indian issue," a comment read. One more added, 'I think this is one of the best videos which addressed a serious issue in a proper manner." After her post gained traction online, Rapido issued an apology and acknowledged the seriousness of the situation. The company stated that this kind of behaviour does not reflect their standards or values. Reiterating their commitment to passenger safety, Rapido emphasised that they have a strict zero-tolerance policy for misconduct. They assured the public that the matter is being thoroughly investigated and requested time to complete the process, promising appropriate action once the inquiry is concluded. Buzz Staff A team of writers at bring you stories on what's creating the buzz on the Internet while exploring science, cricket, tech, gender, Bollywood, and culture. News18's viral page features trending stories, videos, and memes, covering quirky incidents, social media buzz from india and around the world, Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : bengaluru Rapido viral news Location : Delhi, India, India First Published: June 23, 2025, 13:05 IST News viral 'Caught Him Red-Handed': Woman Alleges Rapido Driver Tried Stealing From Her Bag
Hindustan Times
12 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
'Tried to unzip my bag': Bengaluru woman confronts auto driver over alleged theft attempt, shares video
A Bengaluru woman has accused an auto driver of attempting to steal from her handbag during a ride. The incident reportedly occurred during a commute from Marathahalli to JP Nagar 7th Phase.(Instagram/janhavi_jaan_official) The incident reportedly occurred during a commute from Marathahalli to JP Nagar 7th Phase around 8.24 pm on June 11. The woman, Janhavi, shared a video of the confrontation on Instagram, which has since gone viral. In her post, she narrated the incident to raise awareness and urged the app-based aggregator to take action. What began as a routine commute, she said, quickly turned into a 'disturbing experience and nightmare.' (Also Read: 'Bound to fail': Tejasvi Surya slams ₹ 18,000 crore Congress-backed tunnel project in Bengaluru) Watch the video here: According to her account, the driver behaved suspiciously throughout the ride. "He was staring at me repeatedly through the rearview mirror in an uncomfortable, almost creepy way," Janhavi wrote. Sensing something was off, she alerted a friend via Snapchat, also noting that her phone battery was low. To avoid being left without communication, she requested to pay the fare early. The driver allowed her to do so and even offered to charge her phone, which she handed over, a decision she later regretted. The incident escalated around 9.40 pm when, just a kilometre away from her destination, Janhavi briefly stepped into a shop to buy coffee powder after a call from her mother. Upon exiting the store, she claims she caught the driver red-handed, trying to unzip her handbag, which had been left inside the auto. 'I saw him struggling to open the front zip of my bag. He didn't realize I was standing right behind him, watching everything,' she wrote. When confronted, the driver allegedly claimed he was trying to move the bag for safety and later attempted to blame a nearby passerby for the attempted theft. Janhavi said she clarified the situation publicly and even involved the bystander to verify what had actually happened. She recorded the confrontation on video, took note of the auto's registration number, and has filed a complaint with the app. 'This is NOT just about money. This is about trust, safety, and dignity. I shudder to think what could have happened if I hadn't returned in time,' she added in her post, tagging Rapido and urging the platform to take strict action against the driver and tighten background checks. has reached out to Rapido for a statement and is currently awaiting a response. (Also Read: Crack on Hosur flyover disrupts Bengaluru-bound traffic, triggers major jam)
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ambat Shoukin Movie Review: Full marks for effort, but only half for the execution
Three aimless and jobless friends, Lalit, Varun and Reddy, finally decide to bring their life on track after a moral lecture by Varun. They start a cafe and run it honestly. Then, one evening, Janhavi walks into their cafe, and eventually into their lives as all three fall for the same girl. Of course the story has a twist in which things aren't as they appear to be. A few photos, Janhavi's purpose and another young boy's story shake the trio. But are these things enough to give them a new purpose in life? The name Ambat Shoukin may raise a few eyebrows but that's the purpose of the title. The film through the journey of three friends who unknowingly fall into a trap online and decide to quash a cyber crime syndicate. Helmed by Nikhil Wairagar , with dialogues and screenplay by Akshay Tanksale and Amit Bendre, the film has its heart in the right place. It aims to address the issue of sextortion with a novel approach. But the way Ambat Shoukin unravels is amateur. The leads being at the right place at the right time, new characters, otherwise nowhere in the plot, conveniently entering it to untie a knot; these are just a couple of issues with the film. The makers dedicate a lot more time to comedy than to the actual issue, ultimately resulting in a slow first half and a hurried second half. While Akshay Tanksale and Kiran Gaikwad stand out, the other actors are either loud, casual or unpolished. Ambat Shoukin comes across as a film made by friends, with friends and for their friends. It deserves full marks for the effort and passion, but half of that for its execution. Only if you fancy a very casual watch with friends, go for this one.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Nagpur's Janhavi Wins 1500m Khelo India Youth Games Gold
Nagpur: City's prodigious middle and short-distance runners, Janhavi Hirudkar and Kashish Bhagat , made their mark in the 7th Khelo India Youth Games currently in progress at the Patliputra Sports Complex, Patna, on Tuesday. While Janhavi once again proved her mettle at the national level competition by winning a gold medal in the 1500m race, Kashish brought home a bronze medal in the 400m the wrestling competition at the Gyan Bhavan Cultural Hall in Patna, Akola's Smriti Srinath secured a bronze medal. The trio of Vidarbha sportspersons helped Maharashtra score a ton of medals, including 41 gold, in the Khelo India Youth the 1500m race for U-18 girls, 17-year-old Janhavi raced away to glory by finishing the race in 4 minutes, 35.69 seconds for a dominant performance. Delhi's Mahi finished behind Janhavi with a timing of 4:42.89 seconds, while Karnataka's Pranathi clocked 4:45.08 to win the girls' 400m race, Nagpur's Kashish Bhagat won a bronze medal for Maharashtra with a timing of 56.83 seconds. Tamil Nadu's Idevina Jason clocked 55.90 seconds to clinch the gold medal, and Haryana's Deepika (56.66s) secured trains under the guidance of Ashfaq Sheikh, while Kashish practises with Ram Vani. In the girls' 62 kg freestyle category in the wrestling competition, Smriti Srinath from Akola secured a bronze medal by defeating Rajasthan's Chanchal Mali Maharashtra athletes set seven competition record to maintain their lead in the medals tally.
India Today
13-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
London-based Indian woman asks students not to come to UK due to job crisis
A London-based Indian marketing professional has urged prospective international students to reconsider pursuing a master's degree in the UK, as she cited a shrinking job market and tightening visa a now-viral post on X, Janhavi Jain shared her experience as a postgraduate student in the UK while claiming that nearly 90 per cent of her batchmates returned to their home countries after being unable to find are no jobs,' she wrote. 'I have tons of people text me about coming to the UK for a master's, I will tell you not to come. 90% of my batch had to go back because there are no jobs. Unless you have money to throw, don't consider it.' Janhavi moved to the UK for her Master's after completing her undergraduate degree in India. Although she did manage to secure a job, she called her case an exception rather than the to comments that international students had always been seen as revenue sources rather than long-term professionals, she disagreed. 'It was never this bad,' she said, adding that earlier, around 60–70 per cent of international students were able to find work a look at her post here: advertisementSocial media users echoed her concerns in the comments section of the post. 'Pursuing a master's in the EU and building a life there feels quite different today. Rising living costs, limited job opportunities, and tough competition present more challenges than before. Some of my friends from the EU and UK are also struggling and have even returned to India,' a user said. Another user wrote, 'Appreciate the honesty, sounds like it's worth weighing the risks seriously before jumping in.''100 per cent, my friend said the same. Most in her batch failed to secure a job and had to return back,' one of the users said. See the comments here: Janhavi Jain's post has resonated with users who now feel the dream of studying abroad needs more than just determination; it requires caution, timing, and indeed a realistic backup plan.
