The curious case of protein shake inside a Bengaluru auto: Rider's quest to find bottle owner

In a hilarious incident in Bengaluru, a commuter discovered a forgotten protein shake in an auto and started a social media quest to reunite it with its owner.

Published on: Jul 3, 2024, 16:28:06 IST

By Yamini C S

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In the bustling streets of Bengaluru, where autos zip and weave through the chaos of everyday life, a curious incident has captured the attention of the city dwellers. Imagine this: you hop into an auto-rickshaw, ready to start your day, only to discover that your ride is already occupied - by a protein shake!

The forgotten protein shake bottle in an auto in Bengaluru. (X)

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This peculiar tale began at CMH Road, Indiranagar, around 9:45 am on Wednesday, when a Bengaluru resident stumbled upon a surprise in the auto - a perfectly placed protein shake, poised as if it had been waiting patiently for its owner to return.

The resident soon began a quest, not just to reach his destination but to reunite this misplaced muscle-building beverage with its rightful owner. He sent out a post on social media site X using the hashtag #peakbengaluru, writing, “Auto came pre-sat with protein shake. @peakbengaluru help me find this person? Auto was taken at CMH Road Indiranagar around 9:45am.”

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The post garnered several hilarious replies and more than 3,000 views at the time this article was being written. The Peak Bengaluru account, which shares offbeat, quirky incidents on the city's tech and start-up culture, replied with a laughing emoji.

“Needed a 'Shake'” one commented, while another said, “please do not drink that”.

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In a city where autos are not just modes of transport but witnesses to countless daily dramas, the mystery lies unsolved. Who was this protein shake connoisseur? Was it a gym enthusiast, absent-mindedly leaving their gains behind in the rush of the morning commute? Or perhaps a health-conscious commuter, fuelling up on the go?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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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