In a shocking case of road rage in Bengaluru, a man was arrested after a viral video surfaced showing him harassing a family and smashing the windshield of their car. The incident, which took place on Tuesday at the Sarjapur Carmelaram Bridge under the jurisdiction of Bagalur police station, has drawn widespread attention and condemnation.
The incident
The video, which quickly went viral on social media, captures a distressing scene where a biker aggressively confronts a man driving with his family. The footage shows the biker stopping the car, verbally abusing the driver, and then escalating the situation by smashing the car’s windshield. The terrifying altercation unfolds as the driver’s wife can be heard screaming for help, while the driver tries to reason with the enraged biker, informing him that there is a child in the car. Despite this, the biker continues his aggressive behavior, even breaking the car’s wiper and using it to further damage the vehicle.
Police action
The disturbing nature of the video prompted swift action from the Bengaluru police. Sharing an update about the incident on their official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the Bengaluru city police posted a video detailing the sequence of events, culminating in the arrest of the accused. The video begins with the harrowing footage of the biker’s attack and ends with him being handcuffed, sending a clear message about the consequences of such behavior.
The text on the video posted by the police reads, “On Sarjapur Carmelaram Bridge under Bagalur police station, a biker intercepted a car driver for a trivial matter and verbally abused them. The accused who broke the windshield and hit the glass of the car has been arrested and a probe is underway.” The caption accompanying the video further emphasized the outcome: “Glass shattered, but so are his chances of roaming free—Road rage ends in handcuffs!”
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Public reaction
The video has garnered nearly 95,000 views and has been met with widespread praise for the Bengaluru police’s prompt intervention. Many users took to social media to express their relief and commend the police for their swift action. One user commented, “Belt treatment is needed to give a message among those who did this stuff,” suggesting that strict punishment is necessary to deter such behavior. Another user applauded the police, saying, “Good job, sir… So many people are using sports bikes, driving at high speeds, and doing wheelies in residential areas… Hopefully, all of this will be reduced soon.”
The incident also sparked discussions about the growing menace of road rage and reckless driving in Bengaluru. “Perhaps the 3rd or 4th video I’m seeing in the last 4 days. Seriously Sunday nights with family in Bengaluru have become a nightmare,” another user lamented, highlighting the frequency of such incidents.
This road rage incident is just one of many that underscore the dangers faced by motorists on Bengaluru’s roads. The arrest of the biker serves as a reminder that such aggressive and reckless behavior will not be tolerated. The Bengaluru police’s swift action has been widely appreciated, but it also raises concerns about the increasing prevalence of road rage and the need for stricter enforcement of traffic laws.
The viral nature of the video and the public’s response reflect a growing frustration with road safety issues in the city. As the police continue their investigation, this incident will likely serve as a warning to others that road rage can have serious legal consequences.
