Kaluga: Police arrest 31-year-old after taxi fare dispute

In Kaluga, authorities detained a 31-year-old local resident after a confrontation that left a taxi driver with minor injuries following a dispute over payment. The incident was reported by the regional Ministry of Internal Affairs, which provided details about the sequence of events and the actions taken by law enforcement. According to the ministry, after the passenger concluded the ride, he exited the taxi and stated that the fare should be collected from his residence. The driver, intending to settle the fare, attempted to retrieve the money and accompanied the passenger’s claim, but tensions quickly escalated. This led to a heated exchange between the two men, during which the assailant produced a metal object and struck the driver, causing a light injury that required medical attention. Emergency responders were called to provide care on the scene, and the driver was subsequently taken to a medical facility for assessment. The suspect was apprehended later by police officers and remains in custody as the investigation continues. In a separate, earlier report, it was noted that an unknown man stopped a public transport vehicle in St. and stabbed one person, injuring another; authorities have not publicly clarified all details of that incident in the same release, but it is part of the broader pattern of street violence being monitored by regional law enforcement. The ministry confirmed that detectives are pursuing all possible leads and will provide updates as information becomes available, ensuring that both victims and the community are kept informed about safety measures and ongoing investigations, with statements attributed to the regional police press office.