A street fight in Bengaluru’s HSR Layout has become a talking point online after a video showing two women and an auto-rickshaw driver exchanging blows went viral on social media.
The incident reportedly took place in HSR Layout’s 3rd Sector on Monday afternoon. A video recorded by a passerby shows an argument escalating into a physical confrontation, while another woman eventually steps in to separate those involved.
What Happened in HSR Layout?
According to reports, the confrontation began after a disagreement over the auto fare. The video shows the two women and the driver arguing before the situation turns physical.
The footage was subsequently shared across social media platforms, where it quickly attracted attention and prompted users to call for police intervention.
Police Contact the Women
After the video surfaced, HSR Layout police contacted the women involved and asked them to file a formal complaint. They reportedly requested a couple of days before deciding whether to approach the police station.
Police have also traced the auto driver and recorded his version of the incident.
Auto Driver Gives His Version
The driver reportedly told police that the women had hired his auto and that an argument developed over payment.
He alleged that the women abused him and assaulted him first, following which he retaliated. These are the driver’s claims and have not been independently established from the available video or reports.
Why the Video Is Trending
The clip has spread rapidly because it captures an unexpected public confrontation and has triggered a wide range of reactions online. Social media users have been discussing the alleged fare dispute and calling for the circumstances behind the fight to be investigated.
For now, police have indicated that further action will depend on a formal complaint from those involved.
The incident has become another example of how short videos recorded in public places can quickly turn local incidents into widely discussed social media trends.