Thane Girl Used UPI To Pay For Auto Ride, Driver Started Messaging Her: Internet Asks ‘Why Was He Not Reported To Police?’
An autorickshaw driver in Mumbai was confronted by locals after allegedly messaging a teenage girl using details from a GPay payment, raising serious safety concerns.
An incident involving an autorickshaw driver in Thane has raised serious concerns about safety and privacy, especially when it comes to sharing personal details during digital payments. The video shows the driver being confronted by locals after he allegedly sent unwanted messages to a teenage girl who had paid him through GPay.
The clip has sparked discussion online, with many questioning how easily someone’s details can be accessed and misused. It has also led to conversations around safety precautions while using public transport.
Locals Confront The Auto Driver
Locals Confront The Auto DriverThe video opens with the autorickshaw driver sitting inside his vehicle as a group of men question him. One of them even slaps him during the confrontation.
Soon after, another man is heard warning him and the autorickshaw driver is seen standing beside his vehicle. “From this day forward, you will not message any girl. Starting today." The driver stands quietly as the men continue to question him about his actions.
The pressure on the driver increases as more instructions are given to him. Someone behind the camera says, “Catch your ears. Do some squats." The driver is then made to follow these instructions as part of the punishment being given by the group.
After which, the man standing next to him says, “We have got the number recorded. Say sorry." The driver responds, “Sorry, Bhai," while holding his ears. The video shows him repeatedly apologising as the group continues to scold him.
What The Viral Post Says About The Incident
The video was shared online with a caption that explained the situation. It read, “A 17 year old girl paid her auto fare via GPay. The driver tracked her, sent creepy messages, found her IG, asked to meet in a garden and showed up outside her building. Next day he waited again. Locals caught him in time and thrashed him well. Stay safe."
According to the details shared on the clip, the incident took place at Poonam Garden in Mira Road, Thane, on November 24 last year. The claims in the post suggest that the driver used the payment details to contact and follow the girl. The old video is now going viral again on social media.
Social Media Users Raise Concerns
Social Media Users Raise ConcernsAs the video spread, many people shared their views on the situation. A user said, “Why he was not reported to police? Under POCSO. He seems to be a habitual offender, must have targeted girls before also and now again he is free to do the same." Another wrote, “Don’t let off. He needs to be registered with police."
Some users also shared safety advice. “What I do and recommended people is, never get down from the auto at your exact drop location. Get down few blocks away from your home, so that it’s difficult for them to see what your home looks like," a person advised.
Others questioned how the tracking happened. “How he tracked via Google pay, that’s UPI helps in location tracking or mobile number tracking? Can someone explain this?," a user said.
A comment read, “Bro turned GPay into a full GPS stalker app. Next level creep unlocked. Ladies, cash only from now on Glad the locals gave him the desi treatment he deserved. Stay safe out there."
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