Man books long-distance rides, steals cabs after reaching deserted locations; Siddipet police arrests 32-year-old
Siddipet police have arrested a 32-year-old man for a series of vehicle thefts across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The accused targeted cab drivers by booking long-distance trips and stealing their vehicles at deserted locations.
Why it matters
This highlights rising concerns regarding the safety of gig-economy cab drivers and the effectiveness of inter-state police coordination in tracking organized vehicle theft rings.
A man who allegedly posed as a passenger before making away with cabs and other vehicles across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh has been arrested by the Siddipet police, leading to the recovery of three stolen vehicles worth about ₹10 lakh.
The accused, identified as 32-year-old Pendyala Sudarshan of Nagarkurnool district, allegedly targeted cab and taxi drivers by booking long-distance trips and winning their confidence before stealing their vehicles at deserted locations.
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