A video showing two girls allegedly fighting with an auto-rickshaw driver in Bengaluru has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread reactions online. The incident reportedly took place in the HSR Layout area, where a heated argument between the women and the driver escalated into a physical fight.
The incident came to public attention after a mobile phone video recorded by a passerby surfaced on Instagram and other social media platforms. In the clip, the two girls can be seen involved in a physical altercation with the auto driver, with both sides appearing to exchange blows.
As the situation became increasingly heated, another woman stepped in and managed to intervene, bringing the fight under control.
Viral Video Sparks Calls for Police Action
The video quickly spread across social media, with users sharing the clip and calling for the police to take action against those involved.
The footage does not, by itself, establish how the argument began or who initiated the physical confrontation. Police subsequently contacted the women after becoming aware of the viral video.
According to HSR Layout police, officers reached out to the girls and asked them to submit a formal complaint regarding the incident. However, the women reportedly did not immediately come to the police station.
A senior police officer said the girls requested a day or two of time before deciding whether to file a complaint.
Police Trace Auto Driver
While speaking to the police, the auto driver reportedly provided his version of events.
According to the driver, the two girls had hired his auto-rickshaw and an argument broke out over the payment. He alleged that the women were under the influence of alcohol, verbally abused him and refused to pay the fare.
The driver further claimed that the girls assaulted him first. According to his version, he then fought back in retaliation.
These allegations are part of the driver’s account to police and have not been independently established based on the viral video alone.
What Police Said
Police have indicated that further action will depend on whether the women submit a formal complaint.
“We will take necessary action once the girls file a complaint,” a senior police officer said.
At present, the viral video provides only a partial view of the incident. The circumstances that led to the argument, including the dispute over payment and the allegations made by both sides, would need to be established through further investigation.
Social Media Reaction
The incident has generated significant discussion online, with many users demanding that authorities investigate the matter.
Videos of public confrontations frequently attract rapid attention on social media, particularly when they capture a physical fight. However, the short clips circulating online may not show what happened before the recording started.
In this case, the police have reportedly spoken to both sides and traced the auto driver. The next step could depend on whether a formal complaint is filed.
The incident has once again highlighted how quickly disputes involving public transport can escalate when arguments over fares or payments turn confrontational.
For now, police action remains linked to the filing of a formal complaint, while the exact sequence of events leading to the fight remains subject to verification.