Theft on Durgamba Travels bus details
(PNR:2485992
Vehicle Number:KA-51 D 7177
Service:31U
Driver Name:Hussain Udp
Phone Number: 9740691925)
from Mulki to Bangalore on 31st Oct 2018
We boarded the all night sleeper bus at Mulki(which takes 8 hours to reach Bangalore.)
When we boarded the bus, the conductor insisted twice we keep all handbags with us
instead of the luggage storage where I put my suitcase. We boarded the bus and were
very tired from an all day outing at Mulki. Me and my co passenger were on adjacent
sleeper seats which were separated by curtains. We got off the bus briefly for a restroom
break midway.(may be 2-3 minutes max) and slept through the rest of it. When I got up
in the morning to the announcement of my approaching stop I pulled my bags(at my feet)
to put on the shoulder and realised one of the zippers was open. I never leave them like that.
So I checked for all my belongings and sure enough the wallet was empty. All the cash was
taken from it. About 2000 rupees in various denominations. The thief took the money from
the wallet when we were asleep or when we went for a very short bathroom break. And then
he put the empty wallet back. On our left was a very young school girl, who I cannot suspect,
at all. So after reporting the incident the driver looked shocked and asked me genuine questions.
While the conductor asked me one stupid question(“you were on bottom seat?” and then dismissed
the event) . My gut says the conductor is responsible for this theft one way to the other.
And I hold Durgamba Travels completely responsible for this. Please be warned guys.
The thief did not run away with my entire bag or camera bag. Just the money from the wallet.
So I am led to believe this happens often. This is a professional at work, or someone very confident
who has mastered this trick. I advice everyone to keep all belongings in lock and key. Its a shame
that this happens still in Karnataka and in a luxury sleeper bus. Durgamba Travels must reply!