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NDTV
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Bengaluru Valet Crashes Mercedes-Benz EQE In Attempt To Make Reel: Video
Bengaluru has become the centre of attention after an incident involving a restaurant valet driver, who crashed a Mercedes-Benz EQE worth over Rs 1.41 crore (ex-showroom). The incident occurred while the accused was reportedly trying to create social media content. Based on reports, the incident occurred on February 26, 2025, in Marathahalli. The incident was reported by the EQE's owner, Divya Chhabra, who handed over her keys to an attendant at a restaurant, only to find out her car had smashed into the basement wall. She alleged that the restaurant staff had cleared out the debris before the family had a chance to inspect the scene. Also Read: Reports suggest that initially, the incident was dismissed as a routine parking mishap. However, CCTV footage revealed that three different valets took turns to drive the electric vehicle before it crashed in the basement while filming a video. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Namma Bengaluru (@nammabengaluroo) The owner of the vehicle also claimed that the person behind the wheel at the time of the accident had a fake driving license. Furthermore, the other valet involved in the incident didn't have a driving license. Reports suggest, insurance investigators have verified these discoveries and are said to have retrieved the video footage the men captured. One valet reportedly confessed that this was a usual occurrence, taking luxury cars for joyrides to produce content for social media. It is to be noted that the Mercedes-Benz EQE is one of the most expensive SUVs sold by the brand in the Indian market without a Maybach or AMG badge. It comes at a starting price of Rs 1.41 crore, following only the electric G-Class (worth Rs 3 crore) in terms of price.
News18
01-05-2025
- News18
Bengaluru Resto Faces Probe After Valets Crash Mercedes, Mislead Investigation
Bengaluru crash, Mercedes crash, Mercedes valet, Valet car crash, Valet bengaluru crash A woman encountered a nightmare when her Rs 1.4 crore Mercedes Benz was allegedly crashed by Bengaluru restaurant valets, severely damaging the vehicle. The incident, which occurred in February, reportedly happened when the valets were trying to film a reel inside the luxury vehicle. A video of the incident has recently gone viral on social media. The shocking misuse of the luxury car has sparked outrage as many people questioned the restaurant's accountability over hiring their staff. According to the woman, identified as Divya Chhabra, her family went for a dinner at a restaurant in Marathahalli when the incident occurred. 'Since it's an expensive car, we were cautious and specifically asked him (the valet) if he was comfortable parking it," she said, adding that her family had offered to park the car themselves. But 45 minutes later, the car was found smashed into a basement wall, India Today reported citing the woman. She further alleged that the restaurant, identified as The Big Barbeque, attempted to pass off the incident as a routine parking accident. It was later discovered through CCTV that three different valet boys had taken turns to drive her Mercedes. India Today reported that the drivers were found to be driving the vehicle recklessly in the basement, following which the incident occurred. 20 minutes of Food Cost 20 lakh loss in Bengaluru Marathahalli Bengaluru's failing governance, corporate negligence, and police corruption have once again come to light in a shocking incident at The Big Barbecue, Marathahalli. A woman's ₹1.4 crore Mercedes-Benz was wrecked due… — Karnataka Portfolio (@karnatakaportf) April 3, 2025 According to Chhabra, after the incident occurred, her family visited the accident spot to inspect the vehicle, but the staff had allegedly cleared bricks and debris from the scene. Two months after the incident, now Chhabra alleged that she has discovered that the person who crashed her car didn't have a valid driving licence. The accused is identified as Abdulla Laskar, who reportedly secured his job through a fake driving licence. The report further added that another valet involved in the incident was found to have a license at all, raising serious questions about the restaurant's hiring practices. The insurance team has recovered the reel the men had shot while driving the car. According to Chhabra, one of the accused has also admitted that they would frequently drive expensive cars to make reels. The woman accused the restaurant of being uncooperative and misleading the probe, claiming the owner filed a petition in High court to quash FIRs. She also alleged that the eatery produced a fake, backdated contract with a third-party valet agency post-incident in order to evade accountability. First Published:
NDTV
01-05-2025
- NDTV
Video: Bengaluru Woman Claims Restaurant Valets Crashed Rs 1.4 Crore Car While Filming Reels, Cops React
A family outing turned into a nightmare for a Bengaluru resident after her brand-new Mercedes-Benz worth Rs 4.1 crore was severely damaged by valets at a restaurant who were allegedly trying to film Instagram reels inside the car. The incident took place on February 26 at The Big Barbeque restaurant in Marathahalli, and a video of the damaged car has surfaced online now. According to a social media post, the valet drivers crashed the car into a wall, causing Rs 20 lakh in damages. The drivers allegedly fled the scene, while the restaurant, instead of taking responsibility, tried to evade liability by providing fake details and forged contracts, the X post claimed. "When the woman approached the police for justice, she was met with corruption and apathy. Officers suggested she "settle" for Rs 2 lakh rather than pursue legal action, making it clear that protecting businesses mattered more than justice. The restaurant continues to operate freely, the valet drivers are missing, and the woman is left fighting alone," it added. 20 minutes of Food Cost 20 lakh loss in Bengaluru Marathahalli Bengaluru's failing governance, corporate negligence, and police corruption have once again come to light in a shocking incident at The Big Barbecue, Marathahalli. A woman's ₹1.4 crore Mercedes-Benz was wrecked due… — Karnataka Portfolio (@karnatakaportf) April 3, 2025 Marathahalli Police Station has reacted to the post. "I have spoken with car owner.. Incident happened on 26th Feb.. and she visited the HAL Airport Traffic Police Station," it said. Now I have spoken with car owner.. Incident happened on 26th she visited the @halairporttrfps @blrcitytraffic @DCPTrEastBCP @karnatakaportf @CPBlr @BlrCityPolice @dcpwhitefield @acpmarathahalli — ಮಾರತ್ತಹಳ್ಳಿ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಠಾಣೆ Marathally police station (@marathallips) April 4, 2025 According to the Indian Express, the car owner has been identified as Bengaluru resident Divya Chhabra. She claimed that on the day of the incident, the restaurant tried to disrupt the investigation by presenting a random man as the driver, someone who was neither present during the incident nor seen in the footage. She also alleged that the eatery later produced a fabricated, backdated contract with a third-party valet service in an attempt to distance itself from liability. Ms Chhabra said that the person who ultimately crashed the car did not even have a valid driving licence. He had got the job with the restaurant using a fake driving licence. According to her, the restaurant's owner filed a petition in the High Court to dismiss the FIRs lodged against them. The damage to the vehicle is estimated at Rs 20 lakh. However, the insurance claim remains unresolved due to the ongoing dispute, she said.
Hindustan Times
30-04-2025
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru woman claims restaurant valets crashed ₹1.4 crore Mercedes while filming Reels
A family dinner turned into a nightmare for a Bengaluru resident when her new Mercedes Benz worth ₹1.4 crore was crashed by valets at a restaurant who were reportedly trying to film Instagram reels inside the car, Indian Express reported. The incident occurred on February 26 and a video of the damaged car went viral on social media. Now, its owner has accused the restaurant of trying to cover up the incident and claimed that the the person who crashed her car, got the job with the restaurant using a fake driving licence, India Today said. Divya Chhabra, the car's owner said that she handed over the car keys to a valet driver outside a Marathahalli restaurant before going to dinner with her family. "Since it's an expensive car, we were cautious and specifically asked him if he was comfortable parking it. We even offered to park it ourselves if needed. He confidently assured us that it was no issue, and he would handle it carefully," she said. Only 35 minutes later, the restaurant staff approached the family informing them that car had been damaged. "We were expecting a minor scratch—until he showed us the photo. It was beyond shocking. The driver had crashed the car into a wall so badly that the entire wall collapsed onto the car," she said, alleging that restaurant staff had cleared debris from the crash scene. Chhabra has now alleged that insurance investigators recovered the reel the men had shot and that one of them admitted that they would regularly take expensive cars on joyrides to film videos. "When we confronted the restaurant manager and staff, they completely denied responsibility, claiming it had nothing to do with them. Even when the police arrived and supported us, the restaurant representatives were uncooperative, dismissive, and even giggling throughout the situation," she said. Chhabra states that the restaurant's owner has approached the High Court seeking dismissal of the FIRs filed against them. She estimates the damage to the vehicle at ₹20 lakh, but says the insurance claim is still pending due to the ongoing legal dispute.
Indian Express
30-04-2025
- Indian Express
Watch: Bengaluru restaurant valets crash Rs 1.4 crore Mercedes-Benz while making reels
What was meant to be a peaceful family lunch turned into a nightmare for Bengaluru resident Divya Chhabra when her newly purchased Mercedes-Benz, valued at Rs 1.4 crore, was wrecked by valets allegedly using the car to film Instagram reels. The incident occurred on February 26, 2025, at The Big Barbeque restaurant in Marathahalli, and the video is being widely circulated now. Chhabra said she handed over her keys to a valet as part of the restaurant's parking service, the CSR Journal reported. Less than an hour later, her vehicle was found crashed into a wall in the restaurant's basement. Before her family could assess the damage, she claims the restaurant staff had already cleared debris and bricks from the scene. Initially, restaurant management described it as a routine parking mishap. However, Chhabra later released video evidence showing three valets taking turns behind the wheel, driving her vehicle recklessly and filming social media content with it. 'It was supposed to be a simple lunch outing,' Chhabra told the outlet. 'But the person who crashed my car didn't even hold a valid driving licence.' One of the valets had allegedly used a forged driving licence to secure his job. Another valet involved apparently had no licence at all. Only one among the trio had the legal credentials to drive. Insurance investigators later corroborated these claims, verifying the fake and missing documents, she claimed. They also recovered the Instagram reel that was filmed in the vehicle. Chhabra said one of the valets even confessed that using expensive vehicles for making reels was a frequent practice. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Namma Bengaluru (@nammabengaluroo) 'Despite handing over my keys to one driver who appeared to do his job properly, two others later accessed the vehicle and took it for a spin in the basement. That's when the crash occurred,' she explained. On the day of the incident, Chhabra alleges the restaurant tried to disrupt the investigation by presenting a random man as the driver, someone who was neither present during the incident nor seen in the footage. She also claims that the restaurant later produced a fabricated, backdated contract with a third-party valet service in an attempt to distance itself from liability. Chhabra says the restaurant's owner filed a petition in the High Court to dismiss the FIRs lodged against them. She says the damage to the vehicle is estimated at Rs 20 lakh. However, the insurance claim remains unresolved due to the ongoing dispute.
