Two Teenagers Allege Extortion and Threats by Bengaluru Auto Driver During Ride
Two teenagers visiting Bengaluru for the first time reportedly faced extortion and threats during an auto-rickshaw ride from Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal. According to an online post by a user named Sanu, the driver initially agreed to a fare of 50 per person but later demanded 3,000 after diverting the route. The boys were allegedly threatened, assaulted, and forced to surrender their mobile phones. The incident has drawn public attention and prompted a police response.