Trending News Live Today December 17, 2024: ‘I want to kidnap you’: Gurgaon resident shares Uber driver’s ‘freighting’ text, internet has a theory

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LiveTrending News Live: Get real-time updates on the biggest topics making waves across the internet. From trending topics to viral videos and offbeat stories, we bring you the pulse of the internet and all the social media buzz. Stay on top of all things trending and viral, right here with us.Latest news on December 17, 2024: A screenshot shared along with the post showed the brief conversation between the rider and the cab driver. Trending News Live: Get real-time updates on trending news and dive into all things viral and offbeat with our live coverage, right here Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated live blog and has not been edited Hindustan Times staff….Read MoreFollow all the updates here:Dec 17, 2024 6:00 AM Trending News LIVE: ‘I want to kidnap you’: Gurgaon resident shares Uber driver’s ‘freighting’ text, internet has a theoryA Gurgaon resident shared a frightening message from their Uber driver, which led them to cancel the ride in panic.
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