Ahmedabad: Three Men Assault Auto Driver Over ₹30 Fare Near Kujad, One Arrested

A dispute over a ₹30 auto-rickshaw fare turned violent near Kujad village near Kanbha in Ahmedabad district, where three men allegedly abused and slapped a driver before threatening to kill him. The incident took place on the night of October 6, following which the victim approached Kanbha police to file a complaint.

The assault came to wider attention after a video of the incident circulated on social media. Acting on the viral footage, Odhav police arrested one of the accused, while a complaint was registered against the three men at Kanbha police station.

Passengers Refuse To Pay ₹30 Fare

According to the complaint, Raju Chunara, a resident of the Bhatipura area of Kubadthal village, drives an auto-rickshaw to support his family.

On October 6, he was travelling from Singarwa towards Kubadthal when three men signalled him to stop near Kanbha Gurukul. They boarded the auto-rickshaw and asked him to take them to Kujad village.

When the vehicle reached Ganeshkanta near Kujad, the passengers got out. Raju then asked them to pay the fare of ₹30.

The men allegedly refused, claiming they did not have any money. When the driver insisted on payment, they began abusing him and allegedly slapped him four to five times.

Driver Threatened After Assault

The three men allegedly threatened to kill Raju if he asked them for money again before fleeing the spot.

After returning home, the driver told his family about the incident and subsequently approached Kanbha police station to lodge a complaint against the unidentified attackers.

Viral Video Leads To Arrest

Meanwhile, a video showing the alleged assault went viral on social media, prompting action by Odhav police. Police arrested one of the men allegedly involved in the incident.

The complaint regarding the assault was registered at Kanbha police station. Further investigation is underway to establish the roles of the accused and take appropriate action.