Robbed Dutch tourist stuck in Puri returns home, police nab thief

The Netherlands national, who was stuck in Puri for over a month now after he was allegedly robbed of his valuables, is finally all set to return home.

The Dutch, Anthony Van Arkel will go to Nagpur today and from there, he will catch a flight to the Netherlands on Friday morning. The district administration has reportedly made all the arrangements for his return.

The administration has assured him to courier all his stolen belongings to him and transfer the money he lost to the thief.

As per reports, Anthony was allegedly robbed by a taxi driver during his visit to the pilgrim town in January. The taxi driver allegedly decamped with cash worth Rs 6 lakh, a diamond ring and Anthony’s camera.

He was reportedly rendered penniless by the theft. After his police complaint, the district administration put him at a shelter home- Niladri Nilay.

However, after around a month of stay, he contacted the media and narrated his ordeal. He pleaded to the administration to nab the thief and help him return home following which he was shifted to OTDC Pantha Nivas in Puri for better accommodation.

The accused driver, Sagar Mallik was finally apprehended by the Police. He is currently being questioned.