Padubidri, May 18, 2026: An auto-rickshaw driver displayed exemplary honesty by returning a bag containing gold jewellery worth thousands of rupees to its rightful owner after it was found at the bus stand.

The bag, containing gold ornaments valued at around Rs 50,000, was found near the bus stand by auto driver Jagadish. Along with Ashalatha, he handed over the bag to the Padubidri Police Station.
The police later traced the owner of the bag, Fathima, and returned it to her. Padubidri police inspector Sakthivelu was present during the handover.