India, Sept. 28 -- The co-founder and CEO of a Bengaluru-based startup almost became the victim of luggage theft in London and has since shared his thoughts on the safety standards of the UK capital. Kaushik Mudda, the CEO of deeptech manufacturing startup Ethereal Machines, said in an X post that India is "1000 times safer" than London after his unpleasant experience.

In an X post shared last night, Mudda revealed how his first day in London was marred by a distraction-based attempted luggage theft.

The Bengaluru CEO said the attempt took place as he got into a cab outside Euston railway station in Central London. Mudda had just put his luggage into the boot of the car and sat down inside when a man appeared at his window, claiming the...