The Bengaluru police arrested two individuals and detained a third on Sunday after a video went viral showing them chasing a car on a motorcycle and harassing a woman.
The incident took place on Sunday night when the man, along with his wife, their 1.5-year-old child, and mother-in-law, were travelling from Madiwala to Hosur.
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In a viral video circulating on the internet, a woman’s panicked voice can be heard as she seeks assistance from the police while three men follow her vehicle. The petrified woman can be heard screaming and calling for police assistance after providing her location over the phone.
“They are following us and punching our vehicle, opening the door, are you listening?” she could be heard saying in the video.
She proceeds to furnish additional specifics regarding her precise location and the vehicle’s registration number to the individual on the opposite end of the call. Meanwhile, three accused could be observed pursuing her through the city, banging on the windows of the four-wheeler and even attempting to force open its door.
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The man, who preferred to stay anonymous, told The Indian Express, “It was around 9.15 pm. As we came near gate 5 of St John’s Hospital, they shouted at us, maybe because of the indicator signal or something but then continued to chase us for the next 5 km. They were banging on the windows and even tried to open it. We were totally scared. In the meantime, my wife contacted the police helpline 112 and by the time we reached Koramangala, the police arrived and they fled.”
Following the incident, a case was filed at Madiwala police station, and the culprits were apprehended during the night. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Bengaluru South East) CK Baba, the confrontation began over a flashing indicator light, leading to the chase.
“We request the public to call the police helpline 112 in such instances,” the DCP said. Taking it to X, the senior officer expressed gratitude for bringing the incident to their attention, “We take road safety and incidents of road rage very seriously. This is to inform that immediate action was taken immediately & an FIR has been registered. The accused have been apprehended.”
“It’s imperative for citizens to report such incidents promptly to the police through 112 for swift response and necessary action. Additionally, let’s all commit to obeying road traffic rules to ensure the safety of everyone on the road,” he added.