Hunsur: The driver of a mini goods van (KA-55/4516) allegedly assaulted a woman petrol bunk owner and her staff over the issue of not filling diesel to his vehicle. The incident occurred at Chayadevi Petrol Bunk near Court Circle in the town on Thursday morning.

The accused driver picked up a fight with Petrol Bunk Staff Mallesh, son of Basavanaik of Marur village over a petty issue.

Mallesh told the goods auto driver to get the fuel filled in the neighbouring Petrol Bunk as the Petrol Bunk he has been working had not yet started routine operation.

Enraged over this, the auto driver thrashed Mallesh and fled from the spot after abusing the petrol bunk owner Chayadevi with foul language and also other staff and customers when they tried to stop the fight between them. Mallesh who was injured in the assault is undergoing treatment at Taluk Hospital.

Based on the complaint filed by owner of the bunk Chayadevi, the Town Police have registered a case against the auto driver under IPC sections CC 67/341,  323, 354, 504 and 506 and are investigating.