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Haryana Tourists Cause Havoc on Shimla’s Ridge, Engage in Scuffle with Taxi Driver

The situation quickly escalated, but nearby taxi drivers and locals at the Ridge ground stepped in promptly to defuse the tension.

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1 year ago

January 11, 2025

Kumud Sharma

Haryana Tourists Cause Havoc on Shimla's Ridge, Engage in Scuffle with Taxi Driver

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Shimla, (Himachal Pradesh) [India], January 11 (Diary Times): On Friday morning, a heated altercation erupted at the iconic Ridge ground in Shimla, drawing attention from passersby. The clash began as a disagreement between a local taxi driver and a group of tourists from Haryana, quickly escalating from verbal insults to a physical scuffle, causing a stir among onlookers in the popular tourist spot.

According to the local taxi driver, the altercation began when he was offering his services to a group of tourists. He claimed that, out of nowhere, the youths started using offensive language. “I was just informing them about the taxi service, but they started insulting me for no apparent reason. When I objected, they physically attacked me,” the driver recounted.

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The situation quickly escalated, but nearby taxi drivers and locals at the Ridge ground stepped in promptly to defuse the tension. While the atmosphere remained charged for a while, the quick intervention of the community helped restore calm. Following the incident, taxi drivers have urged the administration to take strict action to prevent such occurrences in the future. One driver expressed concern, stating, “Shimla is renowned for its hospitality to tourists from all over, but such behavior from a few individuals tarnishes our reputation.”

The local police have been alerted about the incident, and police officers have assured that an investigation is underway. They emphasized that action will be taken against those responsible. Incidents like this disrupt Shimla’s peaceful environment and cast doubts on the integrity of the tourism sector. Both the administration and residents have appealed to tourists to respect the city’s tranquility and help preserve its reputation by maintaining peace and dignity.

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