Fatal Fare Dispute: Cardiac Arrest Claims Life

A 48-year-old man, Anshuman Shahi, died of cardiac arrest after an altercation over a fare with an autorickshaw driver in Maharashtra. The driver, Raja Bhoir, is accused of culpable homicide. The argument began over a torn note used for payment, escalating into violence before Shahi collapsed.

A tragic incident unfolded in Maharashtra's Thane district as a 48-year-old man died following a heated dispute over autorickshaw fare payment. The victim, Anshuman Shahi, encountered the issue when presenting a torn Rs 50 note to the driver. The disagreement quickly escalated.

Police have detained the autorickshaw driver, Raja Bhoir, under charges of culpable homicide following the incident in Titwala town. Witnesses reported that tension swelled, leading to physical aggression by Bhoir, causing bystanders to intervene, but tragically, Shahi collapsed.

After being transported to a nearby hospital, Shahi was declared dead upon arrival, with the cause determined as cardiac arrest. Police confirmed the sequence of events and assured a comprehensive investigation, highlighting the altercation's fatal consequences.

(With inputs from agencies.)