Bengaluru police detain auto driver after dispute with passengers

Police in Bengaluru have detained an auto-rickshaw driver after an altercation with two women passengers over a ride booking and cancellation. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon in Sector 3 of HSR Layout. A passerby recorded the confrontation, and the video later circulated widely on social media.

According to the police, the dispute began with the booking and cancellation of the auto ride. An argument reportedly followed over the fare before escalating into a physical confrontation. The women later approached the police with a complaint.

An FIR was registered, and investigators identified the driver during their inquiry. The accused, identified as Chetan, a Bengaluru resident, was taken into custody by HSR Layout police on Tuesday. The source material does not state what charges were recorded or whether the women required medical treatment.

Police said further investigation was under way to establish the circumstances of the confrontation and verify the sequence of events shown in the video. The account is based on the police version supplied in the source material. No response from the driver or his legal representative was included.