Lokesh insists on legal action despite Pankhuri Mishra’s public apology in Bengaluru assault

In Bengaluru, software engineer Pankhuri Mishra publicly apologized after assaulting an autorickshaw driver following a near-collision, which she attributed to concern for her pregnancy during sudden braking.

Pankhuri stated, 'I apologise. When there was a jerk while riding, I was worried about what would happen had I fallen off the vehicle. There is no hatred towards Kannada, Kannadigas, or auto drivers. We love Bengaluru, we love the culture, we love the people. I apologise.'

Despite her public apology and subsequent bail, Lokesh has insisted on pursuing legal action, emphasizing the importance of justice and accountability. He said, 'I still want law to take its own course.'

The incident has sparked discussions about road safety, respect for local culture, and the legal consequences of assault. Pankhuri's apology highlights her remorse, but Lokesh's stance underscores the need for legal processes to address such incidents.

This case reflects the tension between personal remorse and public demand for justice in Bengaluru's civic environment.

In Bengaluru, Pankhuri Mishra publicly apologized for assaulting an autorickshaw driver after a near-collision, citing concern for her pregnancy. Despite her apology, Lokesh insists on pursuing legal action, emphasizing that the law must take its course.