Mangaluru: An autorickshaw driver in Mangaluru has earned appreciation for his honesty after returning a 48-gram gold necklace worth lakhs of rupees to its owner.

The incident came to light after a woman accidentally left behind a bag containing the valuable jewellery in the autorickshaw while getting down from the vehicle.

Woman accidentally leaves gold necklace in auto

The woman, identified as Afzila, had purchased the gold necklace from Sultan Gold Shop.

While travelling in an autorickshaw, she inadvertently left the bag containing the newly purchased necklace inside the vehicle before getting down.

It was only after the autorickshaw had left that she realised the bag was missing, leaving her worried about the valuable jewellery.

The 48-gram necklace was reportedly worth lakhs of rupees, making its loss a matter of serious concern for the owner.

Driver returns valuable jewellery

The autorickshaw driver, Basavaraj, later noticed the bag left behind in his vehicle.

Instead of keeping the valuable jewellery, Basavaraj took steps to trace its owner and safely returned the necklace to Afzila.

The 48-gram gold necklace was subsequently handed back to its rightful owner.

His decision to return the jewellery has earned appreciation from Afzila and members of the public.

Act of honesty appreciated

Afzila expressed her gratitude to Basavaraj for his honesty and for ensuring that the valuable necklace reached her safely.

The incident has also drawn attention to the importance of honesty and responsibility when dealing with lost valuables.

Cases of passengers accidentally leaving behind mobile phones, wallets, jewellery and other belongings in public transport are not uncommon. The return of such valuables can often depend on the honesty and prompt action of the person who finds them.

Basavaraj’s gesture has therefore been appreciated as a commendable example of integrity.

Valuable lesson for passengers

The incident also serves as a reminder for passengers to check their belongings before getting down from autorickshaws and other vehicles, particularly when carrying newly purchased valuables.

For Afzila, the incident ended on a positive note after Basavaraj ensured the safe return of the gold necklace.

The driver’s gesture has won him appreciation in Mangaluru and stands as a simple example of how honesty can make a significant difference to someone who has lost something valuable.