Overview

• On July 25, Md. Sahbaaz Ali allegedly twisted a passenger’s arm and kicked her in Salt Lake after she refused a ₹40 surcharge.
• Bystanders detained the driver and alerted Bidhannagar North Police, which registered an FIR and arrested him that evening.
• Authorities have charged Ali with assault intending to outrage modesty, voluntarily causing hurt and wrongful restraint.
• Investigators note that the driver’s vehicle and identity did not match details shown in the Indrive app.
• Police say the probe will examine fare transparency and driver verification processes across app-based taxi services.