Hyderabad, March 22 -- "Musalmaan allowed nahi hai meri gaadi mein (Muslims are not allowed in my vehicle)," a Rapido driver allegedly told his Muslim passenger and refused to pick up despite a confirmed booking.

The incident occurred on Saturday, March 21, in the national capital, when India celebrated Eid.

Zain, a journalist hailing from Kerala and based in New Delhi, had booked a Rapido cab.

He was assigned Subhash Rawat's service. However, when Rawat realised Zain was a Muslim, he refused to come.

"Why are you saying I am not allowed? Because I am a Muslim?" Zain asks.

"Yes, Muslims are not allowed in my vehicle. This is not your father's vehicle," Rawat replies bluntly and asks the journalist to stop calling him.

Rawat has a ra...