'Instant Karma' strikes as phone snatching in bus ends in hilarious twist, watch

In a bizarre and highly amusing turn of events, a phone snatching attempt on a moving bus turned into a live-action thriller when alert passengers refused to let the thief escape. The incident, which has now gone viral, shows how a quick-thinking crowd turned the tables on a would-be criminal.

Reports indicate that the man attempted to snatch a passenger’s mobile phone through the window of a moving bus. Confident he could escape, he didn’t expect the quick reactions of the passengers inside. But the thief’s plan backfired almost immediately, as passengers quickly grabbed hold of him, preventing him from slipping away.

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Caught in the Act

The shocking video shows the thief dangling dangerously from the bus window with his legs flailing in the air, as the bus remained stuck in traffic. Outside, bystanders can be seen trying to hold onto his legs to stop him from escaping.

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‘Instant Karma’ Takes Over

The dramatic footage was shared on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption: “Phone heist gone wrong on moving bus (Phone snatcher got snatched).” Social media users were quick to label the incident as “instant karma,” with one user commenting, “Karma boarded the bus faster than he did.” Others joined in with humorous remarks like, “Phone snatcher: ‘Easy 50k tonight.’ Bus passengers: ‘Hold my coconut water’.”

While the thief’s fate after the incident remains unclear, one thing is certain: this high-voltage drama is a reminder that sometimes, karma catches up with you in the most unexpected places. Passengers inside the bus, who showed remarkable presence of mind, ensured that the snatcher’s quick getaway turned into a moment of public justice.