Bengaluru auto driver booked after brawl with two women
A Bengaluru auto-rickshaw driver has been detained after a viral video showed him physically assaulting two women following a dispute over a ride cancellation. Police have registered an FIR and are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the altercation.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding ride-hailing and public transport services in urban India.
The HSR Layout police have detained an auto-rickshaw driver for allegedly beating up two women passengers following a row over ride booking and cancellation.
The incident occurred on Monday (September 28, 2026) afternoon in HSR Layout’s Sector 3 and a video of the brawl, recorded by a passerby, subsequently went viral on social media.
According to the police, the dispute began over the booking and cancellation of the auto ride. An argument then reportedly broke out between the driver and the women over the fare, which escalated into a physical confrontation.
The HSR Layout police in #Bengaluru have detained an auto-rickshaw driver for allegedly beating up two women passengers following a row over ride booking and cancellation. 📹: Special arrangement https://t.co/kHqeroCmdW pic.twitter.com/sNV3Tz9Wap
The accused, identified as Chetan, a Bengaluru resident, was taken into custody by the HSR Layout police on Tuesday (September 29, 2026).
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