Do you recall the incident involving a British YouTube creator and his lost AirPods Pro in Pakistan? In a previous report, it was confirmed that the lost AirPods Pro were located in the Jhelum region of Pakistan and the creator was actively seeking to recover it. Now, he has got it back and in a twist of tale, has created a new controversy, dragging Indians into the picture.
But first, let’s celebrate the tech. In a remarkable demonstration of modern tracking technology, the British YouTuber, Miles Routledge, also known as Lord Miles, has successfully recovered his AirPods in Kala Gujran, near Jhelum, Pakistan. Although this retrieval occurred nearly a year after the wireless earbuds went missing in Dubai, it highlights the efficacy of Apple’s “lost mode” feature.
Routledge had activated the “lost mode” on his iPhone, which provided real-time location updates for his missing AirPods. Despite the significant distance and time elapsed since their disappearance, the precise tracking capabilities allowed him to pinpoint their current whereabouts.
With no direct contacts in Pakistan, Routledge relied on his substantial social media presence, posting updates and directly tagging the Jhelum Police. Responding swiftly to the influencer’s appeal, District Police Officer (DPO) Jhelum, Tariq Aziz Sindhu, directed his team to conduct a thorough investigation. The police initiated a door-to-door search, specifically targeting households with connections to Dubai, ultimately leading them to the individual using the AirPods.
Upon questioning, the person confessed to unknowingly purchasing the AirPods Pro from an Indian national in Dubai. The earbuds were successfully recovered, and Routledge subsequently traveled to Pakistan to personally retrieve them, publicly commending the Jhelum Police for their prompt and effective efforts in facilitating the recovery.
This incident proves the reliability of Apple’s tracking technology across regions.
YouTuber makes allegations against Indians
Following the recovery, Miles Routledge sparked controversy by publicly blaming Indians for the theft. He claimed that the AirPods were stolen after he entrusted Indian cleaners with his belongings in Dubai, alleging the device was then sold to someone in Pakistan.
In statements to media in Pakistan, Routledge asserted, “Many Indians come from a corrupt system. They worship a god that is a cow, not a real man, which is why I believe Indians are not real men. They stole my AirPods when I trusted them to clean my room and then sold them to a man in Pakistan. I do not like India. It’s a country full of 1.4 billion problems.”
He also shared a post on X claiming that an “Indian national who’s now been arrested on procuring and trafficking stolen goods” was involved.
It’s worth noting that Routledge has a history of controversial remarks targeting Indians, including previous social media posts making derogatory comments and jokes, all of which had also drawn significant backlash.
