Bengaluru: A disturbing road rage incident in Bengaluru has raised serious concerns over public safety after a scooter rider allegedly threatened a car driver with a dagger on a busy city road. The incident, which was captured on a dashboard camera, has since gone viral on social media.
The confrontation occurred around 6 pm on January 16 near Nexus Shantiniketan Mall, one of the city’s crowded commercial areas. According to reports, the altercation began at a traffic signal after the car driver questioned the scooter rider for riding at excessive speed and in a dangerous manner.
Argument Escalates into Violence
Dashcam footage shows the scooter rider—who was not wearing a helmet and was violating traffic rules—abruptly stopping his vehicle in front of the car. He then stepped onto the road and approached the car while brandishing a dagger concealed at his waist. The visuals clearly capture the man hurling verbal abuse at the driver and threatening him with the weapon before fleeing the scene.
The alarming nature of the incident has triggered widespread outrage, with many questioning the deteriorating law-and-order situation on Bengaluru’s roads. A shocking road rage incident in #Bengaluru on Jan 16 near Nexus Shantiniketan Mall. A biker allegedly brandished a dagger in moving traffic, threatened commuters, violated traffic rules, and rode without a helmet.#RoadRage #PublicSafety #KadugodiPolice #TrafficViolation pic.twitter.com/VguSM3tH9O
Public Outrage and Police Action
Following the circulation of the video, social media users have demanded stringent action against the offender, calling the act a direct challenge to public safety and traffic regulations. The presence of a weapon in a densely populated area, combined with riding without a helmet, has intensified calls for exemplary punishment.
Police officials confirmed that the scooter’s registration number and other identifying details are clearly visible in the footage. An investigation has been initiated, and efforts are underway to trace and apprehend the suspect.
Rising Road Rage Concerns
With incidents of road rage reportedly on the rise in Bengaluru, citizens have urged authorities to adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards such acts of violence. Many have stressed the need for strict enforcement of traffic laws and swift legal action to deter similar incidents in the future.
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