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Hyderabad Auto Driver Killed in Rs 20 Fare Dispute

Hyderabad Auto Driver Killed in Rs 20 Fare Dispute
Auto-rickshaw Driver Beaten to Death over Rs.20 Fare Change · deccanchronicle.com

A 42-year-old auto-rickshaw driver in Hyderabad had an argument with a passenger about money.

The fare was Rs 20, but the passenger did not have the exact change.

The driver also could not provide change for the larger notes she offered.

The woman called her son after the argument.

Later, the driver was reportedly called to a hotel to discuss the matter.

Three people allegedly attacked him there.

He suffered fits and became unconscious during the beating.

He was taken to a hospital, where doctors said he had already died.

Police registered a murder case and took two suspects into custody.

Key facts

Victim
A 42-year-old auto-rickshaw driver
Disputed fare
Rs 20
Location
Vattepally, Hyderabad
Alleged attackers
Three people
Police action
A murder case was registered and two suspects were taken into custody
Medical status
The driver was declared dead at a nearby hospital
Investigation status
The post-mortem report was awaited

Quotes

Falaknuma Police official

Police official involved in reporting the case and investigation

“Three persons beat up the driver following a dispute over a Rs 20 fare. The driver also suffered fits during the assault and later died. A murder case was registered and two out of three accused were taken into custody.”
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