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Crime
Delhi Taxi Driver Murdered After Offline Booking Lure, Car Theft Suspected
✍️ NDTV
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 08:40 AM
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A Delhi taxi driver was found dead after being lured through an offline booking, with police suspecting the motive was to steal his vehicle.
The body of a taxi driver was discovered in Delhi after he was reportedly drawn to a passenger through an offline booking request. Police said the driver had responded to the booking, after which he never returned to his usual route.
Investigators are treating the case as a homicide linked to vehicle theft. Early statements from the Delhi Police indicate that the suspect(s) may have used the offline booking as a pretext to gain access to the driver’s car, subsequently killing him to facilitate the theft.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of drivers who rely on traditional, non‑digital booking methods. Authorities have urged taxi operators and drivers to verify passenger identities and to prefer online platforms that provide traceable records.
Delhi Police have launched a probe, reviewing CCTV footage from nearby streets and seeking witnesses who may have seen the driver or the alleged perpetrators. The investigation remains ongoing, and officials have asked the public to share any relevant information.
Investigators are treating the case as a homicide linked to vehicle theft. Early statements from the Delhi Police indicate that the suspect(s) may have used the offline booking as a pretext to gain access to the driver’s car, subsequently killing him to facilitate the theft.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of drivers who rely on traditional, non‑digital booking methods. Authorities have urged taxi operators and drivers to verify passenger identities and to prefer online platforms that provide traceable records.
Delhi Police have launched a probe, reviewing CCTV footage from nearby streets and seeking witnesses who may have seen the driver or the alleged perpetrators. The investigation remains ongoing, and officials have asked the public to share any relevant information.