At about 3 p.m. on Monday, a confrontation erupted on HSR Layout’s 3rd Sector when an auto‑rickshaw driver and two women disagreed over the fare. What began as a verbal spat escalated into a physical scuffle, with each party pushing and hitting the others until a passerby’s intervention quelled the violence.
Police say the dispute stemmed from the driver’s decision to cancel the ride after the passengers had already boarded. The driver allegedly refused to honor the fare, prompting the women to demand payment or a refund.
Following the incident, the women filed a complaint that led to a formal FIR against the driver. The police have opened an investigation and are gathering evidence from video footage and eyewitness accounts.
The clip, shot by a bystander, spread across Instagram and other platforms, sparking outrage among netizens. Comments ranged from calls for stricter regulation of auto‑rickshaws to accusations that the women were intoxicated.
Witnesses noted that a third woman, wearing a white jacket, stepped in to separate the parties, preventing further escalation. Her quick action is credited with averting a larger altercation.
The case is slated for the local police station’s docket, and the driver faces potential charges for assault and unlawful obstruction of traffic. A court hearing is expected in the next few weeks.