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NDTV
5 days ago
- NDTV
Woman Beats Bengaluru Auto Driver With Slipper, Apologises After Arrest
Bengaluru: A woman in Bengaluru was arrested on Sunday for allegedly assaulting an auto rickshaw driver. The woman, Pankhuri Mishra, was arrested after a video of her hitting the driver, Lokesh, with a slipper, went viral. The incident took place on Saturday when Mishra - who has now been released on station bail - was travelling on a two-wheeler with her husband. She claimed that Lokesh had run over her foot, a charge denied by the driver. She attacked Lokesh when he began recording the incident during the argument. "Banaega video? Chal bana video (Will you make a video? Go make a video)," she can be heard telling the driver in Hindi as she repeatedly thrashed him with her slipper. She was then seen calling someone, saying that the driver is "misbehaving". "He first ran over my foot and is now recording a video," she said during the phone call. A #Hindi -speaking woman slapped a #Kannadiga auto driver with a slipper in #Bengaluru. According to auto driver's claim, "She was coming from the wrong side, but she started scolding & hitting me. Please check the nearby CCTV footage to see who is actually at fault!" he added. — Safa 🇮🇳 (@safaspeaks) May 31, 2025 Her husband was seen sitting on the two-wheeler during the dispute and recording the incident. Lokesh said he began recording the incident because the woman was arguing in Hindi instead of the local language, Kannada. After the incident, the couple were seen apologising to the auto driver and bowing at his feet. "I apologise. I am pregnant. So that is what I was thinking, what would happen if I had a miscarriage," she told the driver. Woman Who Assaulted Auto Driver in Bellandur Apologizes, Cites Pregnancy and Fear for Safety In a recent incident that went viral across social media platforms, a woman was seen physically assaulting an auto-rickshaw driver in Bellandur, Bengaluru, drawing sharp criticism from… — Karnataka Portfolio (@karnatakaportf) June 2, 2025 Mishra, a resident of Bihar, also said she doesn't have any hatred towards Kannada people. "We love Bengaluru, we love the culture and we love the people," she said.
India.com
29-05-2025
- India.com
Bengaluru Couples PDA On Moving Car Triggers Public Outrage; Video Goes Viral, Rs 1,500 Fine Imposed
A video capturing a couple's public display of affection (PDA) from the sunroof of a moving vehicle in Bengaluru sparked outrage on social media and prompted immediate action on the part of the traffic police in Bengaluru. The incident, which took place under the Halasuru Traffic Police jurisdiction, was recorded by a passerby and immediately went viral on social media after being shared by the X handle Karnataka Portfolio. The video displays the couple kissing and hugging while standing upright through the sunroof of the vehicle, raising eyebrows from surrounding commuters and netizens alike regarding both road safety and public decency. Vehicle Traced, Owner Fined Acting on the video, Bengaluru traffic police identified the vehicle based on its Karnataka registration number. The owner received a fine of Rs 1,500 — Rs 1,000 for reckless driving and Rs 500 for standard traffic offenses. "This kind of behaviour is not only indecent in a public space but also extremely hazardous from a traffic safety perspective," police officials said. "Such acts can distract drivers and significantly increase the risk of accidents." Authorities threatened that a repeat of the incidents would attract tougher enforcement and possible legal action under traffic safety and public nuisance laws. Metro PDA Video Also Sparks Concerns In another incident, yet another video went viral on social media of a couple who were said to have been engaged in indecent behaviour at Bengaluru's Madavara Metro Station. The couple, amidst other fellow commuters who included elderly citizens, seemed unconcerned about being in public, again fuelling online discussion of appropriate behavior in public spaces. Sunroof Shenanigans: Public Road Becomes Private Bedroom for Bengaluru Couple What is truly happening to people these days? In yet another bizarre and concerning incident, a young couple was caught on camera engaging in highly inappropriate behavior through the sunroof of a… — Karnataka Portfolio (@karnatakaportf) May 27, 2025 The clip has evoked demands for the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) to act. Social media users and commuters have appealed to metro authorities to enhance monitoring and advocate for respectful behavior on public transport systems. Public Reactions And Official Response Both incidents have opened up debate again on balancing the freedom of individuals and public decency in public places. While some users were complaining about moral policing, most demanded greater enforcement to uphold decorum in public spaces. Traffic police authorities have reaffirmed their interest in maintaining road safety and public order, requesting citizens to report similar offenses through official mediums.
India Today
28-05-2025
- India Today
Bengaluru couple fined after video of ‘indecent act' through car sunroof goes viral
A Bengaluru couple has been fined by the Traffic Police after they were filmed engaging in 'indecent behaviour' through the sunroof of a moving car. The incident occurred in the city's Trinity Road on Tuesday, May 27, while the couple was returning home after having dinner in of the act, filmed by other motorists trailing behind the vehicle, were soon circulated on social media. An X handle named 'Karnataka Portfolio' shared the clip, tagging the police and criticising the act as both a road hazard and a poor example to the public. The footage showed the couple leaning out of the sunroof while the car was in motion, drawing concerns over road safety and adherence to traffic response to the video, police traced the vehicle owner using the Karnataka registration number and issued a fine of Rs 1,500. This included Rs 1,000 for dangerous driving and an additional Rs 500 for general traffic violations. Authorities reiterated that such behaviour not only endangers those directly involved but also puts other road users at risk. The incident follows a similar episode reported on April 12, 2025, in which another young couple was caught on camera engaging in inappropriate public behaviour at the Madavara metro station platform. That video, also shared by the 'Karnataka Portfolio' account, captured the couple in intimate acts in the presence of other passengers, prompting public outrage and raising further questions about public conduct and by Rahen Philip IN THIS STORY#Bengaluru#Karnataka
India Today
27-05-2025
- India Today
Couple filmed engaging in ‘indecent act' through car sunroof on Bengaluru road
A young couple was filmed while engaging in a public display of affection through the sunroof of a moving car on Trinity Road. The incident was filmed by riders following the vehicle. The video went viral on social media and showed the duo engaging in intimate acts while the car was in motion, drawing widespread criticism car, reportedly bearing a Karnataka-registration number, was seen moving along the busy central road as the couple stood out of the sunroof. One social media user, tagged Bengaluru City Police on the video, urging authorities to take action for reckless driving and public video voiceover requested that the police catch the young couple at the earliest and inform their parents, too, about their 'indecent acts'. A similar act of public display of affection was caught on camera last month on April 12 at a metro station. A couple were filmed engaging in 'inappropriate behaviour' at the Madavara metro station platform. The clip showed the couple displaying intimate acts in public while other passengers, which included elderly citizens, were nearby. The post was shared on X by the handle 'Karnataka Portfolio' triggering strong reactions and concerns over declining public both cases, several commenters questioned whether Bengaluru was witnessing a shift towards more permissive public behaviour, similar to concerns raised about other metropolitan by Debosmita Maity IN THIS STORY#Karnataka#Bengaluru
NDTV
01-05-2025
- NDTV
Video: Bengaluru Woman Claims Restaurant Valets Crashed Rs 1.4 Crore Car While Filming Reels, Cops React
A family outing turned into a nightmare for a Bengaluru resident after her brand-new Mercedes-Benz worth Rs 4.1 crore was severely damaged by valets at a restaurant who were allegedly trying to film Instagram reels inside the car. The incident took place on February 26 at The Big Barbeque restaurant in Marathahalli, and a video of the damaged car has surfaced online now. According to a social media post, the valet drivers crashed the car into a wall, causing Rs 20 lakh in damages. The drivers allegedly fled the scene, while the restaurant, instead of taking responsibility, tried to evade liability by providing fake details and forged contracts, the X post claimed. "When the woman approached the police for justice, she was met with corruption and apathy. Officers suggested she "settle" for Rs 2 lakh rather than pursue legal action, making it clear that protecting businesses mattered more than justice. The restaurant continues to operate freely, the valet drivers are missing, and the woman is left fighting alone," it added. 20 minutes of Food Cost 20 lakh loss in Bengaluru Marathahalli Bengaluru's failing governance, corporate negligence, and police corruption have once again come to light in a shocking incident at The Big Barbecue, Marathahalli. A woman's ₹1.4 crore Mercedes-Benz was wrecked due… — Karnataka Portfolio (@karnatakaportf) April 3, 2025 Marathahalli Police Station has reacted to the post. "I have spoken with car owner.. Incident happened on 26th Feb.. and she visited the HAL Airport Traffic Police Station," it said. Now I have spoken with car owner.. Incident happened on 26th she visited the @halairporttrfps @blrcitytraffic @DCPTrEastBCP @karnatakaportf @CPBlr @BlrCityPolice @dcpwhitefield @acpmarathahalli — ಮಾರತ್ತಹಳ್ಳಿ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಠಾಣೆ Marathally police station (@marathallips) April 4, 2025 According to the Indian Express, the car owner has been identified as Bengaluru resident Divya Chhabra. She claimed that on the day of the incident, the restaurant tried to disrupt the investigation by presenting a random man as the driver, someone who was neither present during the incident nor seen in the footage. She also alleged that the eatery later produced a fabricated, backdated contract with a third-party valet service in an attempt to distance itself from liability. Ms Chhabra said that the person who ultimately crashed the car did not even have a valid driving licence. He had got the job with the restaurant using a fake driving licence. According to her, the restaurant's owner filed a petition in the High Court to dismiss the FIRs lodged against them. The damage to the vehicle is estimated at Rs 20 lakh. However, the insurance claim remains unresolved due to the ongoing dispute, she said.
