Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Hyderabad Auto Driver Killed in Rs 20 Fare Dispute
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.
A 42-year-old auto-rickshaw driver was allegedly beaten to death in Vattepally, Hyderabad.
The violence followed a dispute over change for a Rs 20 fare.
Police said three people attacked the driver, who suffered fits during the assault.
Doctors declared the driver dead after he was taken to a nearby hospital.
A murder case was registered at Falaknuma Police Station, and two suspects were taken into custody.
- Who
- A 42-year-old auto-rickshaw driver was allegedly attacked by three people; two suspects were taken into custody.
- What
- The driver was allegedly beaten to death after a dispute over change for a Rs 20 fare.
- When
- The incident occurred on Sunday evening; police reported it on Monday.
- Where
- The incident occurred in Vattepally, Hyderabad, with the assault reportedly taking place near a hotel.
- Why
- Police said the dispute began when the driver and a woman argued over payment and change for the fare.
- 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