A shocking incident involving a Rapido bike taxi driver and a woman commuter has sparked debate across the country. The driver was detained after allegedly slapping a woman and telling her to "go back to your country" during an argument in Bengaluru. However, newly surfaced CCTV footage has added a twist to the case—showing that the woman allegedly hit him first.

The incident reportedly occurred in Bengaluru’s Jayanagar area. The woman, who reportedly works at a jewellery store, booked a Rapido ride. According to reports, an argument broke out between the two after the woman confronted the Rapido driver over rash driving after getting off mid-ride. During the verbal exchange, the woman accused the driver of slapping her and making a racist comment: “Go back to your country.” A viral video showed the driver slapping her, which threw on onto the ground.



Following her complaint, the Rapido driver was detained by local police and questioned under relevant sections.

However, a CCTV footage from a nearby building has now emerged and appears to show the woman initiating physical contact—slapping the driver first during the argument. The driver is then seen reacting and slapping her back.



This new evidence has prompted a review of the case, and police are reportedly verifying the full sequence of events.