₹10 lakh gold bag left on BMTC bus returned safely by honest conductor

Quick thinking and integrity of a BMTC conductor and driver help a Bengaluru woman recover gold jewellery worth ₹10 lakh left behind in a crowded city bus.

In a heartwarming incident that reaffirmed faith in human values, a Bengaluru woman recovered a bag containing gold jewellery worth nearly ₹10 lakh, thanks to the honesty and alertness of BMTC staff. The incident occurred on January 31, highlighting the crucial role of public transport employees in ensuring passenger safety.

On Saturday afternoon around 12.30 pm, the woman boarded a BMTC bus from KR Market, intending to travel to Kanakapura. She had purchased a ticket only up to Basavanagudi, planning to switch buses there. Due to heavy weekend rush and a large number of students travelling, the bus was extremely crowded.

In her hurry to get down at Basavanagudi and board another bus, she accidentally left behind a bag placed near her seat. Only after getting down did she realise that the bag, which contained gold ornaments worth approximately ₹10 lakh, was missing.

Shocked and distressed, the woman immediately approached the Basavanagudi police station and filed a complaint regarding the missing bag.

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Following the complaint, police officials quickly contacted the BMTC central office and shared details of the bus and route. Acting without delay, BMTC authorities traced the bus and reached out to the concerned conductor and driver.

During a thorough check of the bus, conductor Ganga Poojari located the bag near the seat where the woman had been sitting. She immediately secured it safely. At that time, she was unaware of the high value of the contents inside.

The woman was later contacted and asked to come to the Padmanabhanagar Depot. There, conductor Ganga Poojari personally handed over the bag to her in the presence of officials.

Overwhelmed with emotion, the woman broke down in tears after receiving back what she believed was lost forever. Only later did the conductor realise that the bag contained gold jewellery worth nearly ₹10 lakh, leaving her shocked and surprised.

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The honest efforts of conductor Ganga Poojari and driver Govardhan have earned widespread appreciation from the public. BMTC authorities also commended both staff members for their integrity, presence of mind, and commitment to passenger trust.