Gangolli auto driver returns bag containing gold jewellery worth Rs10 lakh

Mangalore Today News Network

Kundapura, Oct 19, 2026: An auto-rickshaw driver, Fazalu Rehman, has won appreciation for his honesty after returning a bag containing gold jewellery worth approximately ₹10 lakh that a couple had accidentally left behind in his vehicle.

On October 17, Keshava Tholar and his wife hired Rehman’s auto-rickshaw but inadvertently left the bag containing the jewellery inside the vehicle.

After noticing the bag, Rehman promptly handed it over to Gangolli Police Station to ensure it was returned to its rightful owners.

Keshava Tholar later visited the police station and collected the bag after verifying its contents, including the gold jewellery, a mobile phone and other documents.

Gangolli Police Station officer Pavan Nayak appreciated Rehman for his honesty and integrity.