A woman has reported the theft of jewellery valued at Rs 67.75 lakhs from her handbag while traveling on a KSRTC Airavatha bus to Bengaluru. She lodged the complaint with the Urwa police, detailing the loss of her valuables during the journey.
The woman was en route to Bengaluru for a family function, carrying the jewellery in her handbag. Upon reaching Hassan, she discovered that the valuables were missing. In her complaint, she expressed suspicion about a middle-aged woman who had been seated beside her during the bus ride.
The incident has raised concerns about the security of passengers traveling with valuable items on public transport. The police are investigating the matter, focusing on the woman’s suspicions and reviewing any available CCTV footage from the bus stops and the bus itself. They are also looking into passenger lists and questioning those who were on board to gather more information.
This theft highlights the importance of vigilance and security when traveling with valuable items. The police have urged travelers to be cautious and to keep a close watch on their belongings. Further updates on the investigation are awaited as the police continue to pursue leads in this case.