Bengaluru Rapido driver detained for slapping woman after 'Go back to your country' remark; CCTV reveals she hit him first - WATCH

A shocking incident involving a Rapido bike taxi driver and a woman commuter has sparked debate across the country. The driver was detained after allegedly slapping a woman and telling her to "go back to your country" during an argument in Bengaluru. However, newly surfaced CCTV footage has added a twist to the case—showing that the woman allegedly hit him first.

The incident reportedly occurred in Bengaluru’s Jayanagar area. The woman, who reportedly works at a jewellery store, booked a Rapido ride. According to reports, an argument broke out between the two after the woman confronted the Rapido driver over rash driving after getting off mid-ride. During the verbal exchange, the woman accused the driver of slapping her and making a racist comment: “Go back to your country.” A viral video showed the driver slapping her, which threw on onto the ground.

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A Rapido bike taxi driver assaulted a woman passenger in Bengaluru’s Jayanagar a few days ago after she questioned his rash driving. Video shows him slapping her hard. pic.twitter.com/3ouULnyQsx

— Flaming Saffron (@FlamingSaffron) June 16, 2025 >

Following her complaint, the Rapido driver was detained by local police and questioned under relevant sections.

However, a CCTV footage from a nearby building has now emerged and appears to show the woman initiating physical contact—slapping the driver first during the argument. The driver is then seen reacting and slapping her back.

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#BREAKING: Full video of the Bengaluru Rapido case is out. This was taken from a nearby CCTV which shows that the girl assaulted the rider first.

GIRL HITS THE GUY ON THE BACK, THEN SLAPS HIM AND THEN THE GUY HITS BACK. pic.twitter.com/hZVqM7Prfw

— Justin J. Thomas (@Just_insync) June 16, 2025 >

This new evidence has prompted a review of the case, and police are reportedly verifying the full sequence of events.