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Mangaluru Auto Driver Shows Exemplary Honesty By Returning 48-Gram Gold Necklace
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News18•08-10-2026, 14:55
Mangaluru Auto Driver Shows Exemplary Honesty By Returning 48-Gram Gold Necklace
- •Afjila accidentally left a bag containing a 48-gram gold necklace purchased from Sultan Gold in an auto-rickshaw in Mangaluru.
- •The auto driver, Basavaraj, discovered the precious gold chain inside the vehicle after the passengers alighted.
- •Despite the gold being valued at around 6,58,080 rupees, Basavaraj resisted temptation and tracked down the rightful owner.
- •Basavaraj's honest act of returning the high-value jewelry has received widespread appreciation and set a remarkable human example.
Key Questions Answered
Afjila accidentally left behind a 48-gram gold necklace that she had purchased from Sultan Gold while traveling in an auto-rickshaw in Mangaluru.
The auto driver, Basavaraj, discovered the bag containing the gold chain after the passengers got down and successfully tracked down the owner to return it instead of keeping it.
Based on current rates, the value of the 48-gram gold chain was estimated to be around ₹6,58,080.
