Viral video leads to arrest of 3 in Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway road rage case

A violent road rage incident involving eight bikers who assaulted a traffic officer and damaged his vehicle unfolded in Nagpur on June 28, according to local authorities. The altercation occurred near a shrine on Mankapur Road, shortly before midnight, and was reportedly sparked by a minor traffic dispute. The officer, identified as Kunal Singh, 35, was driving home when he encountered a group of motorcyclists engaging in dangerous zigzagging maneuvers just meters away from the Martin Nagar culvert. Many of the motorcycles were equipped with double moped axles, which may have contributed to the erratic behavior. Singh attempted to alert the bikers by honking his horn, prompting them to initially yield. However, they soon accelerated toward Mankapur Chowk, disregarding the traffic signals. Just before the intersection, one of the bikers allegedly struck the rear of Singh’s car. This act of aggression led to a rapid escalation as the group blocked Singh’s path, formed an unlawful assembly, and hurled verbal abuse at him. Death threats were made, and the bikers threw stones at Singh’s vehicle, shattering the rear trunk glass and denting the bonnet. As Singh exited his car to confront the group, he was subjected to physical assault, sustaining injuries to his neck and back. Passersby intervened, forcing the bikers to flee the scene. A passerby managed to note the registration number of one of the motorcycles, which proved instrumental in the police investigation. Mankapur police registered a First Information Report (FIR) and subsequently arrested 14 individuals based on CCTV footage and witness statements. Senior Inspector Haresh Kalsekar of Mankapur police stated that three of the arrested individuals have prior criminal records. This incident marks yet another instance of road rage in Nagpur, with similar cases reported in the city’s busy thoroughfares, especially around Martin Nagar, Mankapur, and nearby areas. Officials have highlighted concerns over triple riding and aggressive nighttime behavior, which frequently lead to confrontations. In response, senior officers have pledged stricter enforcement and increased patrols, while residents have called for improved traffic management and greater public awareness campaigns. Meanwhile, in a separate but related incident, a viral video captured a road rage episode on the Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway. The footage showed a man being dragged from his vehicle and subjected to physical assault by a group of men, with his wife and son present in the car. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on Sunday in the jurisdiction of the Maddur Rural police station in Mandya district. The video, which circulated widely on social media, revealed that the altercation stemmed from a minor collision near the Srirangapatna toll plaza. Initial reports indicated that both vehicles involved in the collision resolved the issue on-site and continued their journey. However, the occupants of the second vehicle later assessed the damage and determined it to be more severe than initially thought. After traveling a few kilometers, the accused, who were in two cars, pursued the victim’s vehicle and demanded it stop. When the victim refused, the group intercepted the car and launched an attack. The assault was captured on dashcam footage, which came to light after circulating online. Mandya Superintendent of Police Shobha Rani confirmed that the victim, Sagar Kumar, 37, an assistant manager at BMRCL, filed a complaint on Monday. Three individuals, Santhosh, Arun, and Abhinandan, were arrested, along with two vehicles suspected to be involved in the incident. Two other suspects, Venkatesh and Pratap, remain at large. The case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, citing charges of assault, criminal intimidation, and acts endangering life. Authorities are currently seeking custody of the remaining accused for further investigation.