Auto drivers abuse, beat and hit youths with belt outside Mankhurd railway station in Mumbai

Mumbai: In a shocking incident, a youth was brutally assaulted by auto-rickshaw drivers at the auto-rickshaw stand outside Mankhurd railway station in Mumbai. The incident was captured on camera and the video is doing the rounds on social media. In the video, the auto drivers can be seen surrounding the youth and beating him with belts, and repeatedly hitting him in the middle of the road in front of a crowd.

Reports indicate that the incident took place outside Mankhurd railway station, where three to four auto-rickshaw drivers surrounded the youth and beat him mercilessly. The video shows the auto drivers abusing and brutally thrashing the youth, with one of them using a belt as a weapon.

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It is alleged that the auto drivers attacked the youths after questioning their noisy behaviour. Mumbai Police have taken cognizance of the video and have stated that they will take appropriate action in connection with the matter.

The video was shared on X by the account ‘Govandi Citizens Welfare Forum’, with the caption, “Mankhurd Railway Station; Auto Stand Conflicts Erupt On Road.” Auto-rickshaw drivers in the city are often criticised for being arrogant and noisy, with several incidents of conflicts involving them taking place in the city. The Mumbai Police responded to the video saying, “We have informed the main control room.”

The Mumbai Traffic Police (MTP) also took cognizance of the video and advised, “Report the matter to the nearest police station where the incident took place.”

Some users expressed their frustration over the situation, with one saying that no action would be taken as the rickshaw mafia is allowed to flourish in the city. He said: “No action would be taken, these people will just pass the information on to others. For some reason, the rickshaw mafia is allowed to flourish.”

Another user shared the video and said, “Disgusting that places with names like Mankhurd and Govandi and others are allowed to be part of Mumbai.”