Auto drivers caught on camera beating passenger in western India, video sparks outrage
by Aditi VermaA video showing auto-rickshaw drivers brutally assaulting a passenger in western India’s Maharashtra has gone viral on social media, raising serious concerns about public safety and the behavior of transport workers.
The incident took place outside Mankhurd Railway Station in Mankhurd, Mumbai and the video went viral on August 10.
Visuals showed a group of auto-rickshaw drivers brutally beating a passenger. The incident occurred outside Mankhurd Railway Station, where an argument between the passenger and the drivers escalated into a physical assault.
The video quickly gained traction, leading to widespread condemnation and concern over the safety of passengers using public transport. In response to the viral video, Mumbai Police tweeted that they have informed the main control room and are looking into the matter.
This incident is not an isolated one, as similar reports of misbehavior by auto drivers have surfaced in other parts of Mumbai, including Kurla Terminus and Bandra. Passengers frequently face harassment and intimidation, raising questions about the regulation and enforcement of rules in the city’s public transport sector.