Odisha doctor orders laptop online, gets marble slab delivered

In a peculiar turn of events, a doctor from Sambalpur received a marble slab instead of the Rs 61,000 laptop he had ordered online, leaving him in disbelief. The doctor residing on Hospital road within the jurisdiction has found himself at the centre of this curious incident after falling victim to the scam.

According to sources, the doctor had placed an order for a laptop on February 4, expecting a seamless online shopping experience. However, upon delivery, he was confronted with an unexpected sight - a marble plate instead of the Rs 61,000 laptop he anticipated.

Perplexed by the contents of his package, the doctor reached out to the e-commerce service provider to report the mishap. However, his attempts to address the issue with the company proved unfruitful, leading him to file a formal complaint with the local police.

Based on a complaint by the doctor, the town police registered a case and initiated an investigation to uncover the intricacies of this perplexing scam. Authorities are working to determine whether this was a mix-up or an intentional act of fraud.

Police suspect the switch could have occurred during the delivery process. The incident has raised serious questions over the security of online shopping practices.