Brutal Assault on Rapido Driver Sparks Outrage, Calls for Better Safety Measures

A group of four intoxicated youths brutally assaulted Rapido driver Dwipjyoti Thakuria near Ganeshguri bus stand late at night. Refusing to hand over Rs 200, they viciously beat him with bricks and helmets, leaving him severely injured. The assault escalated as they smashed his scooter. Dwipjyoti, a daily wage laborer supporting his family, couldn’t afford immediate medical treatment until journalists at GMCH provided assistance. This incident underscores the urgent need for increased security in the area, with demands for swift justice and accountability. The circulating video has ignited outrage, prompting calls for better protection for gig workers and daily wage earners. Locals urge the police to take immediate action to prevent such incidents in the future.