Cab Driver Assault: “Pune District Has Become a Hub for Criminals”; Local Taxi Driver Attacks Uber Driver, Shocking Video Goes Viral

A shocking incident has come to light from Lonavala where a local taxi driver assaulted an Ola/Uber cab driver and vandalized his vehicle using a stone. The accused has been arrested by the police.

According to reports, the app-based cab driver had stopped at a hotel near Varsoli Toll Naka for breakfast after dropping off tourists. At that moment, a local taxi driver confronted him, abused him, and attacked him, questioning, “Why have you come here?” He then smashed the cab with a stone.

The accused himself recorded the video while beating the driver. Lonavala Rural Police have arrested this self-styled “bhai” and registered a case against him.

The attacker has been identified as Rohit Ramkisan Gupta, a taxi driver from the Waksai area. The complaint was filed by Tatyarao Bhikan Sapkal at the Lonavala Rural Police Station. Police have booked the accused, and further investigation is underway.

Meanwhile, the video of the assault has gone viral on social media, triggering strong reactions:

• One user wrote, “How does such hooliganism continue openly in Pune? Is there any fear of law? Every day there’s some new crime-related news. Authorities must act before the situation gets out of hand.”

• Another commented, “Lonavala is a favourite tourist spot for people from Mumbai and Pune. Incidents like this harm the reputation of tourist destinations and impact tourism-based economies. Tourists and cab drivers will avoid such places if this continues.”

• A third reaction stated, “Pune district has become a fortress for criminals. Daylight attacks have become common. Police must take action here the same way they started in Nashik district.”