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Ola Driver Arrested in Bhubaneswar for Alleged Theft of Passenger’s Rs 20 Lakh Valuables

The case has prompted a police review of the cab operator’s driver verification.

Overview

  • During a late-night ride, the driver stopped at a Chandrasekharpur CNG station, asked the passenger to step out for refuelling, then drove off with the luggage.
  • Chandrasekharpur police arrested Naga alias Nageswar Pramanik on Thursday morning and reported that all stolen items were recovered; a court sent him to judicial custody.
  • Assistant Commissioner Sonali Singh Parmar said the accused has four prior criminal cases and that authorities will examine how he was engaged by the app-based service.
  • Police identified the victim as Aman Kumar Agrawal, who had arrived from Thailand and booked a ride from Bhubaneswar airport to Sector 9 in Cuttack.
  • Investigators said a detailed probe is underway as the incident renews concerns over passenger safety and background checks by ride-hailing platforms.