Home delivery or intrusion? Bengaluru-based Grammy winner shares video of ‘bold’ theft

Ricky Kej, a Grammy-winning composer, claimed a food delivery executive trespassed into his home and stole a sump cover.

Published on: Dec 13, 2025, 16:49:37 IST

By Yamini C S

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Bengaluru-based Grammy-winning composer and Padma Shri awardee Ricky Kej has raised alarm after claiming that a food delivery executive may have trespassed into his city home and stolen a sump cover, an incident he described as both shocking and unsettling.

The incident, which occurred in Bengaluru, was captured on CCTV, and has sparked public concern. (X)

Taking to social media platform X on Saturday, Kej said the theft occurred around 6 pm on Thursday and alleged that the person involved was a delivery driver associated with an online food ordering platform. “I was robbed! looks like one of your drivers entered my home on Thursday and stole our sump-cover. Quite bold of them!” he wrote, tagging the company and its customer support handle.

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What made the incident more shocking was that the individual had allegedly come to the house about 15 minutes earlier, which Kej believed was done to survey the premises before returning to carry out the theft, he said.

To back his claims, the composer shared CCTV footage from two different camera angles, along with close-up images of the suspect’s face and details of the two-wheeler used. He also tagged Bengaluru City Police, seeking help in identifying the person seen in the footage.

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“Possible for you to provide assistance, as to who this person is? Also, people, be vigilant. This can happen to you too!" he wrote. See his post here:

The post quickly gained attention online, prompting a response from the food delivery company's customer care support, which said the allegation was serious and not in line with the company’s standards. “Hi Ricky, this is really concerning, and we certainly don't encourage such behaviour from our delivery partners. We'll investigate this immediately so that necessary action can be taken,” the company said, requesting Kej to share his contact details privately so the matter could be followed up.

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Bengaluru City Police also responded publicly, asking Kej to provide his phone number and the exact location of the incident so that appropriate action could be initiated.

Several social media users suggested measures for Kej to safeguard his home, with one writing, “Ricky, put a 'Beware Of Dog' board on the gate. Simple and easy way to stop random people opening the gate. Though will not deter anyone who has been inside the gate - scary stuff check if this fellow has come to deliver something earlier.”

“Pls get a RCC cover for ₹1200. Nobody will steal it…” another posted.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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