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Police Complaint Filed After Mumbai Auto Driver Allegedly Threatens Women Mid-Ride

Authorities have received a formal complaint supported by video evidence.

Overview

  • Content creator Tina Soni posted a video alleging an autorickshaw driver in Bandra abused and threatened her and a friend during a late-night ride.
  • The ride from Bandra station to the Jio Convention Centre allegedly ended early after the driver objected to them “talking too loudly” and demanded immediate payment.
  • Footage shows the driver yelling and issuing threats, including the phrase “patak patak ke maarunga,” with Soni saying he briefly drove the rickshaw toward her before leaving.
  • Soni says she filed a police complaint and shared recordings with authorities, and reports state no arrest had been confirmed as the driver fled the scene.
  • The incident unfolded on a busy road near traffic police, drawing online backlash over bystander inaction and calls for strict enforcement such as licence suspension or arrest.