Bengaluru police arrested auto driver Pruthiraj, 31, for allegedly assaulting advocate Sriram, 43, who collapsed after a fare dispute near Ambedkar College on October 9.
Fare disputes with autos are a routine part of commuting in Bengaluru, and this case shows how quickly an argument can turn violent. It also shows that family vigilance can change an official finding of natural death.
Track the Annapoorneshwari Nagar police case for the chargesheet.