Ola-Uber driver beaten with bricks and fists at Pune chowk; case filed against three

A shocking incident has come to light in Pune, known as the state's cultural capital and an IT hub. An Ola-Uber cab driver was beaten by three men so badly that he was left drenched in blood. It happened in a crowded square, and a video of it has gone viral on social media. People in Pune are both frightened and angry after watching it.

According to initial information, the driver who was beaten is Kumar Gaikwad. He had dropped a passenger's wife at Katraj Chowk in Pune and charged Rs 450 as the fare. The passenger reportedly found the bill too high. Over this, the passenger and two others with him began hitting Gaikwad.

The viral video clearly shows the three accused standing around Gaikwad. They are hitting him with kicks and punches and are also striking his head with bricks. The assault was so brutal that Gaikwad's face and clothes were soaked in blood.

The driver's screams can also be heard clearly in the video. He asks repeatedly: "I did not harass anyone, I have done nothing wrong. Tell me, why are you beating me? What is my fault? The cab fare shows online, so what is my fault in this?" The accused showed him no mercy and continued the beating.

People passing along the road kept watching, but no one is seen coming forward to help in the video. This has angered people even more.

Taking the incident seriously, a case has been registered at Bharati Vidyapeeth police station against the three accused who carried out the assault. Police are investigating further. The incident has once again raised the question of the safety of Ola-Uber and other taxi drivers. Crime incidents are increasing in Pune, and people are demanding that the police take strict action against the accused.