Traffic on the busy Ballari road was disrupted for some time on Monday after a supermarket manager allegedly assaulted a taxi driver and caused ruckus near Mekhri Circle. The Sadashivanagar police arrested the accused, identified as Santosh, after the incident
According to the police, Santosh boarded a taxi at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) to catch a flight to Badrinath.
On the way, he allegedly had an argument with the driver over a trivial matter and assaulted him. He then got out of a cab near Mekhri Circle and started creating chaos on the busy stretch, leading to a massive traffic jam.
A traffic police officer who approached Santosh to pacify him was also allegedly manhandled. The Sadashivanagar police rushed to the spot and took Santosh along with the taxi driver to the station.
During the investigation, Santosh’s parents informed the police that he is mentally disturbed and undergoing treatment. Based on the taxi driver’s initiative, the police took over the case and are still investigating it.
Published – 17 Nov 2025 20:58 IST
