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Comedian Abhijit Ganguly warns of Mumbai roadside scam after stranger tries to trap him
Comedian Abhijit Ganguly warns of Mumbai roadside scam after stranger tries to trap him
Comedian Abhijit Ganguly has claimed a stranger tried to trap him in a roadside scam in Mumbai and shared a video warning motorists. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Ganguly said…
The Story in Brief
Comedian Abhijit Ganguly has claimed a stranger tried to trap him in a roadside scam in Mumbai and shared a video warning motorists. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Ganguly said he was near Mahim junction when a man on a scooter asked him for directions to a hotel. When Ganguly took out his phone to show the location on Google Maps, the man allegedly tried to snatch it and then pretended that Ganguly had pushed him off the vehicle.
Ganguly said the accused then started shouting for help, trying to draw a crowd and make it look like Ganguly had caused an accident. The comedian managed to escape and later posted the video of the man. The police are yet to comment on the incident. Ganguly's post has gone viral, with many users sharing similar experiences of being targeted in the area.
The Indian Opinion
This is not just another celebrity cry wolf. Abhijit Ganguly's detailed account of a stranger trying to snatch his phone and then play victim has a chilling verisimilitude. Many Mumbaikars have faced similar near-misses near railway stations and tourist spots. The lazy narrative that this is 'routine city life' or that the victim was careless must stop. It is a well-orchestrated bag theft operation masquerading as a friendly request for directions. The real question for the police is how many such 'cry for help' scams they have cracked, not how many viral videos they have dismissed.
Source: bollywoodlife.com
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