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Daily Mirror
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Chilling moment taxi driver threatens to 'break tourist's bones' on dark detour
During a shocking confrontation that was caught on camera, tourist Dustin was threatened by a taxi driver who warned him, "I have mafia connections, I will break your bones" This is the chilling moment a taxi driver threatened to "break" a YouTuber's bones following a fare dispute. Dustin, from the US, had just arrived in Kolkata, India, to explore the city when he was threatened and scammed by a taxi driver. During the shocking nine-minute video, Dustin had agreed on a set fee with the driver and asked him to take him to the Hotel Great Western in Park Street. However, on arrival, it emerged he had been driven nearly ten miles away in the opposite direction towards a different hotel named The Western in Rajarhat. In the viral clip, Dustin tells the drive: "I showed you the hotel first, we agreed to this, and then you took me to the wrong hotel." Dustin had agreed to a £6 taxi fee with the driver but, after being taken to the wrong destination, he refused to pay the total. The driver bizarrely acknowledged he had taken him to the wrong hotel, but upped the price. "Okay, sir, it will be Rs 900 (£10) to Park Street now." The incident took a frightening turn after another driver in a red shirt joined the taxi and sat next to the driver, appearing to try and solve the dispute. However, he made things worse and threatened Dustin. "I will take him to a lonely place and I will break his bones. I have mafia connection, I will break your bone." The pair arranged to get another taxi for Dustin but insisted he paid an additional fee for "parking and petrol" - despite being driven to the wrong hotel. The journey, which should have taken 50 minutes, was extended to 1 hour and 20 minutes. "I should've been at the hotel by now, but I'll probably be in this taxi for another 30 minutes", he told his channel. Despite the threatening taxi driver, Dustin was determined that it would not spoil his view of India. "I've had a great time in India so far. "This won't make me hate the country, it's just something you deal with in taxis and airports in many places", he added. It comes after a British tourist who was walking with his wife has been killed after a driver in a rental car lost control and pinned the couple against a wall. Harish Solanki, 86, was struck while holidaying in the town of Candolim in Goa, India, along with his 81-year-old wife Chandrakanta. The pair were both rushed to hospital with critical injuries. Mr Solanki was later pronounced dead and his wife remains in hospital. The pair had just left their hotel compound shortly after 10am last Friday and were walking along the main road when the car veered towards them and crushed them with the force of the vehicle. Police say the car was a rental and was being driven at speed when the driver lost control of the car.
Scottish Sun
09-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Brit tourist killed and wife critical after reckless rental driver crushed them into a wall in tourist hotspot
HOLS HORROR Brit tourist killed and wife critical after reckless rental driver crushed them into a wall in tourist hotspot A BRITISH man has been killed in India after a person driving "in a rash and negligent manner" lost control of his rental car, crashing into the couple walking on the side of the road. Harish Solanki, 86, died after being crushed into a wall at the picturesque town of Candolim, while his 81-year-old wife, Chandrakanta, sustained serious injuries, local media reported. Advertisement 2 A Brit tragically lost his life in Candolim, a town in South Goa, India Credit: Getty 2 His wife, who sustained serious injuries, was in critical condition Credit: Getty Driver Vicky Jain, 48, was arrested after driving into the couple with his rental car, which is badly damaged as a result of the incident. Jain was driving on the main road through Candolim when he veered onto the wrong side of the carriageway and crashed into the pair, police reported. The couple had reportedly left their hotel and were walking on the side of the road when the crash took place. Both were rushed to the Goa Medical College (GMC) hospital in Bambolim right after the incident on April 25. Advertisement Solanki died in hospital that evening, while his wife underwent treatment at a medical centre and remained in critical condition. Police have reportedly launched a full investigation. The couple's family have been contacted by police. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Advertisement is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
The Irish Sun
09-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Brit tourist killed and wife critical after reckless rental driver crushed them into a wall in tourist hotspot
A BRITISH man has been killed in India after a person driving "in a rash and negligent manner" lost control of his rental car, crashing into the couple walking on the side of the road. Harish Solanki, 86, died after being crushed into a wall at the picturesque town of Candolim, while his 81-year-old wife, Chandrakanta, sustained serious injuries, local media reported. 2 A Brit tragically lost his life in Candolim, a town in South Goa, India Credit: Getty 2 His wife, who sustained serious injuries, was in critical condition Credit: Getty Driver Vicky Jain, 48, was arrested after driving into the couple with his rental car, which is badly damaged as a result of the incident. Jain was driving on the main road through Candolim when he veered onto the wrong side of the carriageway and crashed into the pair, police reported. The couple had reportedly left their hotel and were walking on the side of the road when the crash took place. Both were rushed to the Goa Medical College (GMC) hospital in Bambolim right after the incident on April 25. Solanki died in hospital that evening, while his wife underwent treatment at a medical centre and remained in critical condition. Police have reportedly launched a full investigation. The couple's family have been contacted by police. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Most read in The Sun is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at
The Sun
09-05-2025
- The Sun
Brit tourist killed and wife critical after reckless rental driver crushed them into a wall in tourist hotspot
A BRITISH man has been killed in India after a person driving "in a rash and negligent manner" lost control of their car, driving straight into the man and his wife. Harish Solanki, 86, was crushed against a wall at the picturesque town of Candolim, while his 81-year-old wife, Chandrakanta, remains in critical condition, local media reports. 2 2 is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Daily Mail
09-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Brit tourist, 86, is killed and his wife severely injured after they were mown down by a car at Indian tourist hotspot
A British tourist was killed in India when a car driving 'in a rash and negligent manner' lost control and plowed into him and his wife. Harish Solanki, 86, was crushed against a compound wall at the picturesque town of Candolim on Friday, local media reported. His 81-year-old wife, Chandrakanta, remains in critical condition after sustaining grievous injuries and being taken to a nearby hospital. Driver Vicky Jain, 48, was arrested after hitting the couple with his rental car, said to have taken extensive damage from the incident. Police said he was on the main road through Candolim to nearby Calangute when he veered onto the wrong side of the carriageway and hit the couple. Authorities understand that the couple had just left their hotel and were walking on the side of the road when they were struck at around 10am on Friday. Solanki died in hospital that evening, while his wife was undergoing treatment at a medical centre and still in critical condition as of Sunday. The incident reportedly occurred near the Fisherman's Cover Restaurant on Friday morning. Both were rushed to the Candolim Primary Health Centre before being taken to the Goa Medical College (GMC) hospital in Bambolim due to the severity of their injuries. Police have contacted the family of the British nationals and are understood to have launched an investigation. The driver was identified as 48-year-old Vicky Omprakash Jain from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, Daijiworld reports. He was arrested by Calangute police following a complaint. MailOnline contacted the Foreign Office for comment. Candolim is a small town in the state of Goa, home to sandy beaches and colonial architecture built by the Portuguese. Calangute, a coastal village to the south, is a popular tourist destination and the home of Bruno Coutinho, former captain of the Indian national football team.
