An e-rickshaw driver in Gopalganj district fell victim to a drug-laced robbery near the Rajendra Nagar bus stand, under the Nagar police station area. The perpetrators allegedly drugged the driver, rendering him unconscious, and then fled with his e-rickshaw. The unconscious driver was identified as Shiv Ji Sahni, a resident of Fulwariya village under Manjhagarh police station.

According to reports, unidentified individuals approached Shiv Ji Sahni, the e-rickshaw driver, near the Rajendra Nagar bus stand. They cunningly administered a narcotic substance, causing him to lose consciousness almost immediately. Taking advantage of his incapacitated state, the culprits absconded with his e-rickshaw. Despite the incident occurring in a busy area, the criminals managed to execute the robbery and escape without hindrance.

Local residents noticed the unconscious e-rickshaw driver and promptly took him to Sadar Hospital for treatment, where he is currently receiving medical care under the supervision of doctors.

Upon receiving information about the incident, a Dial 112 police team arrived at the scene and initiated an investigation. Local Nagar police station personnel have also reached the hospital and the crime scene, awaiting the driver to regain consciousness to record his statement. Police are currently reviewing CCTV footage from around the bus stand to identify the culprits and recover the stolen e-rickshaw.