According to reports, the incident occurred in Thane when the senior citizen raised an objection to the auto driver’s act of spitting. The situation quickly turned aggressive, and the driver allegedly attacked the elderly man with severe force, resulting in a fracture of his leg. Bystanders present at the scene recorded the assault on video but did not intervene to stop the attack.
The recorded footage rapidly circulated on social media, triggering widespread outrage among residents and viewers. In response to public anger, members of Shiv Sena tracked down the accused auto driver, assaulted him, and subsequently handed him over to the Vartak Nagar Police. However, Thane City Police have not confirmed any formal arrest or provided further details as of June 10.
या काकांनी फक्त परिसरात घाण करू नका एवढं सांगितल्यामुळे या ऑटोवाल्याने वयोवृद्ध माणसाला पाय तुटेपर्यंत मारलं.. गुन्हा काय तर ठाणे स्वच्छ असावं हा अट्टहास.. मारल्यानंतर पण याचा माज बघा..
— Saurabh Koratkar (@saurabhkoratkar) June 10, 2026
शेवटी ठाकरेंच्या शिवसैनिकांनी याला शोधलं, ठोकून काढलं आणि पोलिसांच्या ताब्यात दिल. pic.twitter.com/WTVPnRFWHv
The incident has intensified public demands for strict action, including cancellation of the driver’s license and immediate medical assistance for the injured senior citizen. Authorities are now under pressure as the case draws attention to public safety concerns and bystander inaction during violent crimes.
The incident stands as a disturbing reflection of rising street-level aggression and the urgent need for accountability, swift law enforcement response, and stronger deterrent measures to prevent such acts of violence in public spaces.
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