Theft of mobile phone on BMTC bus leads to ₹61,000 transfer from senior citizen's bank account

A distressing incident occurred in Bengaluru where a senior citizen's mobile phone was stolen, leading to the transfer of ₹61,000 from their bank account. The 78-year-old resident, who was traveling on a BMTC bus, reported that the phone was stolen after he realized it was missing shortly after boarding at Hosaraste bus stand. The police confirmed that the theft occurred while the senior citizen was traveling to Indira Gandhi Hospital in Siddapura on October 27. The total amount of ₹61,000 was transferred via UPI in two instances: ₹50,000 and ₹11,000.