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NDTV
13-07-2025
- NDTV
Little Girl Cries After Auto Driver Allegedly Slaps Her For Selling Roses, Video Sparks Fury
A heartbreaking incident has gone viral on social media, showing a young girl crying inconsolably on a road divider after being slapped by an auto-rickshaw driver in Kota. The driver allegedly hit the girl because she was running after his auto, trying to sell roses to the passenger on Instagram by content creator 'Ride With Shikhar,' the video shows the girl sitting on a road divider, sobbing uncontrollably moments after an auto-rickshaw passes by. While riding by, Shikhar noticed her, stopped, and asked if someone had struck her. The girl, still crying and silent, offered no response. Later, the video explained that an auto driver had slapped her for chasing his vehicle to sell roses to a passenger inside. Shikhar tried to console her, asking if she was okay and offering to buy roses, but the shaken girl refused to speak or accept money. "She didn't cry because she didn't get the money… she cried because the world failed auto driver slapped her for chasing after his auto to sell a rose. I stopped, listened, and tried to comfort her. She refused money, not out of pride, but pain. Let's be better humans. Be the reason someone believes kindness still exists," the video was captioned. Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shikhar Sahni (@ride_with_shikhar) The video has triggered intense online reactions, with many users outraged by the alleged violence and demanding accountability. Some demanded urgent intervention, suggesting that an NGO should step in to help the girl, while others urged authorities to take strict action against the driver. One user wrote, "She didn't take the money. It shows how hurt she was. Poverty is a curse." Another commented, "The point is also why did the auto driver slapped her. Physical violence is not acceptable." A third said, "If you see kids begging or selling on the streets, call 1098 — the government will rescue them and help them go to things from them giving money will not make their life better." A fourth added, "This video brought two very strong emotions. On one side, the boiling of blood seeing how that auto rickshaw driver dared to slap that little girl and get away with it so easily. On the other side, a feeling of gratitude that there are beautiful souls like you who took the time to help her, not because you offered her money but because you said the words she needed the most."
Mint
12-07-2025
- Mint
Little girl slapped for selling roses, clip triggers online outrage: 'Let's be better humans'
A heartbreaking video of a young girl in tears by the roadside after allegedly being slapped by an auto-rickshaw driver has gone viral, drawing widespread attention and concern. The video, shared on Instagram by content creator 'Ride With Shikhar', appears to have been filmed in Kota and has already amassed over 4.2 million views. It opens with the girl sitting on a road divider, crying inconsolably shortly after an auto-rickshaw drives past her. Shikhar, who was passing by on his bike, stopped to check on her. As the girl remained silent and visibly distressed, the caption on the video explained: *'An auto driver slapped a little girl because she was running after his auto, trying to sell roses to the passenger inside.' Trying to comfort her, Shikhar asked if she was alright and offered to buy some roses from her. However, the girl refused to speak or accept any money, clearly shaken by the encounter. 'I seriously got clueless at the moment that how should I help her. I offered her money in exchange for the roses she was selling, but she refused and kept crying,' Shikhar wrote in the caption. He added, 'I consoled her by gently placing my hand on her head and tried to explain that she shouldn't run after vehicles like that.' Despite his efforts, the girl declined any assistance. 'She didn't cry because she didn't get the money she cried because the world failed her,' Shikhar reflected, urging people to show more empathy towards children in vulnerable situations. The clip has sparked strong emotional reactions online. Many users expressed anger at the alleged act of violence and called for accountability. 'She didn't take the money. It shows how hurt she was. Poverty is a curse,' one user commented. Another said, 'Why did the auto driver slap her? Physical violence is never okay.' Some also demanded urgent intervention. 'This child shouldn't be on the streets. An NGO must step in. And whoever's forcing her to work like this should be behind bars,' read another response. While the incident left many heartbroken, it also reignited an important discussion about the treatment of underprivileged children. The creator's message was clear: 'Let's be better humans.'
