New Delhi, March 18 -- In a shocking and unsettling incident, a family in Bengaluru reportedly attempted to send their elderly father to Mangaluru inside a gunny sack, leaving courier staff and bystanders stunned. The episode took place near Vinayaka Circle within the jurisdiction of the Vyalikaval Police Station.

According to witnesses, five members of the same family walked into a courier office carrying a large sack and insisted it be shipped. Staff were shocked to discover that a man was inside. The group was seen giving him water while arguing with employees about processing the "parcel", creating confusion and panic at the location.

The situation quickly drew a crowd, with passers-by and nearby shopkeepers gathering to understand ...