Bengaluru: A minor traffic dispute escalated into a violent road-rage incident in the busy Mahadevapura area of Bengaluru, where a Zepto delivery executive was allegedly assaulted by two men on a scooter. The attack reportedly followed a slight collision between vehicles.
Assault with a Helmet
Eyewitnesses said the situation, which could have been resolved through a brief exchange, turned violent without provocation. The assailants allegedly struck the delivery executive repeatedly, including blows to the head and face using a helmet. Residents described the incident as inhumane, pointing to a growing intolerance and aggression on city roads—particularly toward gig-economy workers trying to earn a living.
Road Rage Gone Mad in Mahadevpura: Two Scooty Riders Assault Zepto Delivery Boy
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A shocking incident of road rage was reported in the Mahadevpura area, where a Zepto delivery rider was brutally assaulted by two scooty riders following a minor collision between their two-wheelers.… pic.twitter.com/FehJfaSSe2
Elderly Bystander’s Brave Intervention
While many onlookers hesitated, an elderly man nearby stepped in courageously, confronting the attackers and shielding the delivery executive from further harm. His timely intervention is believed to have prevented serious injury and has been widely praised as a reminder that compassion and civic responsibility still prevail amid rising street violence.
Rising Concern Over Road Rage
The incident has renewed concerns about increasing road rage in Bengaluru, where even minor traffic incidents are turning confrontational. Delivery personnel, already under significant work pressure, are increasingly vulnerable to such attacks. Social media users and residents alike have called for stricter enforcement of road discipline and swift legal action against those who take the law into their own hands.
Citizens have urged the police to act decisively against the perpetrators and to intensify awareness campaigns promoting road safety and restraint.
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