Kolkata, July 25 -- In a shocking incident, an app-based cab driver was arrested today for allegedly assaulting a woman commuter after she refused to pay more than the fare shown on the app.
The incident occurred in the Salt Lake area, adjacent to Kolkata.
According to the complaint filed by the victim, identified as Sharmistha Ghosh, the driver, Shahbaz Ali, began demanding extra money once they reached her destination at DF Block, Salt Lake.
Ghosh had booked the cab from Baguihati and insisted on paying only the fare displayed in the app. A heated argument ensued when she declined to pay the additional amount.
During the altercation, the driver allegedly twisted her hand and kicked her in the stomach as she was trying to get out of th...