Bengaluru Rapido driver slaps woman after argument in Jayanagar, caught on camera

The Jayanagar police have registered an assault case against a Rapido bike taxi driver for allegedly slapping a woman customer over rash driving in Jayanagar on Friday (June 13, 2025).

The victim, a private firm employee, hired the bike and later objected to the rider’s rash and negligent riding . A heated argument ensued, following which the accused, later identified as Suhas, allegedly slapped her, sending her tumbling to the ground. Passersby witnessed the incident and one of them recorded the video on his mobile phone, which went viral.

The Jayanagar police reached the spot and took stock of the situation, but the victim refused to file a complaint. However, the police registered an NCR.