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Driven to the Brink: Auto Driver Dies by Suicide Alleging Transport Department Bribery

Driven to the Brink: Auto Driver Dies by Suicide Alleging Transport Department Bribery
Source: The Hindu

A local auto-rickshaw driver tragically ended his life, leaving behind a devastating social media post accusing Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) officials of relentless harassment and extortion.

In his final Facebook message, the deceased detailed a grueling months-long struggle to secure a mandatory fitness certificate for his vehicle. He alleged that authorities deliberately stalled the renewal process simply because he refused to pay illicit bribes.

The tragic incident has sparked widespread outrage among local transport unions, prompting urgent demands for a high-level inquiry into departmental corruption.

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