Bag with ₹3 Lakh Cash Left in Ahmedabad Auto-Rickshaw, Railway Police Recover it Within Hours
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A bag containing ₹3 lakh in cash that was accidentally left in an auto-rickshaw by a passenger heading to Ahmedabad railway station was traced and returned to its owner within hours after prompt action by the Ahmedabad Railway Police.
The passenger, identified as Bhailalbhai, a resident of Chandkheda, had reached Ahmedabad railway station to board a train to Mumbai. Amid the rush, he accidentally left his handbag containing the cash inside the auto-rickshaw.
Railway Police Launch Search
Bhailalbhai realised that the bag was missing after reaching the station and contacted the Ahmedabad Railway Police (GRP).
Following his complaint, the railway police surveillance team immediately began tracing the auto-rickshaw used by the passenger.
CCTV Helps Trace Auto-Rickshaw
The team examined CCTV footage from cameras installed at and around the railway station and used available technology to identify the auto-rickshaw.
The police subsequently contacted the driver and recovered the handbag containing the ₹3 lakh cash.
After verifying the ownership and completing the necessary formalities, the railway police returned the entire amount to Bhailalbhai.
The swift recovery brought relief to the passenger, while the incident also highlighted the role of CCTV surveillance and prompt police action in tracing lost belongings.
