Woman tourist in Manali refuses Rs 3,000 payment, gets into heated argument with cab driver: ‘Muh band kar, thappad maarungi’

Manali is trending online again, but not for snow or mountains. A video of a tourist arguing with a cab driver over money has gone viral. What should have been a normal cab ride turned into a big fight, and now everyone is talking about it online.In the video, the cab driver tries to calm her down. He says the tourist is like his “kid.” But she tells him to be quiet right away. Things heat up fast. She even warns him, “Badtameezi mat karo,” which means don’t misbehave. People nearby try to help, but the shouting keeps going.The driver asks her to pay Rs 3,000. He says he is poor. She refuses and demands Rs 11,000 back. She even threatens him: “Thappad itni zor se maarungi na.” She keeps telling him not to misbehave.The driver explains that his car got stuck in the snow. It wasn’t his fault. At the end, she yells, “Muhn bandh kar apna,” which means shut your mouth. He asks the bystanders, “What is my fault?” Some suggest calling the cab company to sort it out.The video has gained lakhs of views on X. Many people praised the driver. One wrote, “He stayed calm the whole time. Even when she threatened him, he spoke respectfully.”Others criticized the tourist. Some comments said, “Upbringing matters. She knew he was poor. So rude,” and “He calls a boy ‘beta’ but tells a girl to leave. Strange.”Some said we don’t know the full story. One comment read, “People just start judging without knowing the full context. Everyone reacts too quickly online.”One person even suggested a legal step: “File an online FIR and send a signed copy to the nearest police station. Maybe she’ll apologize and pay some money too.”Disclaimer: This article is based on a video shared on social media and reactions posted online. The Times of India has not independently verified the claims made in the video, and the views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the publication.Thumb image: X