Five tourists from Gujarat attempted to evade a Rs 10,900 restaurant bill in Rajasthan by feigning restroom breaks and fleeing. Their escape was thwarted when their vehicle got stuck in traffic near the Gujarat border, leading to their apprehension and the eventual online settlement of the bill.
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