Shocking Incident: Two Autorickshaw Drivers Arrested for Brutal Assault Near Central Railway Station
Autorickshaw Drivers Arrested for Assault in Dispute Over Customers Near Central Railway Station
Chennai – In a recent altercation near Central Railway Station, Periamet police have arrested two autorickshaw drivers for engaging in a violent dispute over customers. G. Mani, an autorickshaw driver from Pallavan Salai, was waiting for fares on Friday evening when a confrontation broke out with fellow drivers Praveen and Murali.
According to police reports, the confrontation escalated quickly as Praveen and Murali attacked Mani with wooden logs. Mani sustained injuries and was subsequently admitted to Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital for treatment.
Based on the victim’s complaint, authorities swiftly apprehended S. Praveen, 29, from Puliyanthoppu, and M. Murali, 49, from Pallavan Salai. The incident underscores growing tensions among autorickshaw drivers vying for customers at busy transit hubs.
Published – September 22, 2024, 02:52 am IST
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