Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 3, 2025

After initially remaining silent, the Munnar police in Kerala have registered a suo motu case following a viral video posted by a Mumbai-based tourist alleging harassment by local taxi drivers during her visit to the hill station.

The video triggered widespread outrage online and prompted State Tourism Minister P.A. Mohammed Riyas to promise corrective action.

The woman, identified as Janvi, an assistant professor from Mumbai, alleged that she and her friends were threatened by members of a local taxi union on October 30 when they tried to book an Uber cab near the KSRTC bus stand in Munnar.

The drivers, reportedly opposed to app-based services, allegedly warned them that they would not be allowed to travel unless they hired local taxis.

When she approa

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