A video capturing a volent altercation between a foreign woman and a taxi driver on a busy road in Rawalpindi’s New Town area has gone viral on social media, drawing widespread public attention.

The footage shows the foreign national assaulting the taxi driver on an open street, prompting nearby pedestrians and motorists to step in and intervene to defuse the situation.

When inquisitive citizens questioned the driver regarding the reason behind the altercation, he explained that the dispute erupted after the passenger refused to settle the fare.

The total amount for the ride stood at Rs700, leading the bystanders to resolve the matter by stepping forward to guarantee payment to the driver.

Meanwhile, authorities said that no official complaint was registered by either party involved in the dispute. They confirmed that the incident only came to light after the video popped up on social media platforms.