Brief
YouTuber Karl Rock says locksmith charged his wife ₹4,500 during airport rush
Rock says the locksmith exploited his wife's urgency, while net users dispute the claim.
By Felo News Desk · Published
YouTuber Karl Rock alleges that a locksmith in Bengaluru asked his wife, Manisha Malik, for ₹4,500 to open her apartment door after she locked herself out while hurrying to the airport.
What happened
According to Rock, Malik was locked out of her residence and approached the building guard for assistance. The guard called a locksmith, who asked if she was in a hurry. When Malik said she needed to catch a flight, the locksmith reportedly quoted ₹4,500 for an emergency service.
What the reports add
News18 reports Rock’s account in detail, noting that he felt the locksmith took advantage of the situation by charging a higher fee because of the time pressure. The article also mentions that the story has generated discussion online, with some users questioning the amount and the circumstances.
What was said
Rock is quoted as saying the locksmith “realised that Malik was in a desperate situation and had used the urgency to charge her more.” The outlet attributes the quote to Rock’s statements posted on his social media channels.
How it came about
The incident occurred shortly before Malik’s scheduled flight, prompting Rock to share the experience publicly. The broader conversation ties into recent coverage of YouTubers’ personal lives and the scrutiny they face online, as seen in Felo’s earlier pieces on creator earnings and platform features.
Key facts
- Karl Rock claims a Bengaluru locksmith charged his wife ₹4,500 for emergency entry. (news18.com)
- Manisha Malik was locked out while rushing to catch a flight. (news18.com)
- Rock said the locksmith exploited the urgency to raise the price. (news18.com)
Sources
- [1] news18.com — originally reported as “YouTuber Karl Rock Says Wife Was ‘Extorted’ Rs 4,500 By Bengaluru Locksmith, Internet Disagrees”
