- Driver allegedly slapped four to five times over a ₹30 fare
- Three accused allegedly threatened to kill him if he demanded money again
- A viral video led Odhav police to arrest one accused
- Kanbha police registered a complaint against all three men
- Investigation into the October 6 incident is ongoing
Three men allegedly slapped and threatened to kill an auto-rickshaw driver over a ₹30 fare near Kanbha in Ahmedabad district on October 6. One of the accused has since been arrested after a video of the attack went viral.
How the dispute started
Raju Chunara, a resident of the Bhatipura area of Kubadthal village, drives an auto-rickshaw to support his family. According to his complaint, he was driving from Singarwa towards Kubadthal that night.
Near Kanbha Gurukul, three men signalled him to stop. They got in and asked him to take them to Kujad village.
On reaching Ganeshkanta, near Kujad, the passengers stepped out. Raju asked them to pay the ₹30 fare. The men said they had no money. When he insisted, they began abusing him and slapped him four to five times, the complaint states.
The men allegedly warned they would kill him if he asked for money again. They then fled the spot.
Video leads to arrest
After the attack, the driver went to Kanbha police station to lodge a complaint. A video of the incident then spread on social media.
Acting on the footage, Odhav police arrested one of the accused. A complaint has been registered against all three men at Kanbha police station.
Investigation continues
The investigation into the October 6 incident is ongoing. The case has drawn attention to violence involving passengers.
