India, July 7 -- A shopping trip turned distressing for a 75-year-old woman in Bengaluru when her autorickshaw driver allegedly robbed her after she refused to make an online transfer to his account, Times of India reported.

According to the report, the incident occurred on the evening of July 4 and is currently under investigation by the Commercial Street police.

The woman, a resident of Frazer Town, had flagged down an auto near a market to return home. After negotiating the fare down from Rs.150 to Rs.100, she boarded the vehicle, expecting a routine ride.

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Midway through the journey, the driver made an unexpected request...