Bengaluru, Apr 22 (UNI) A counter-case has been registered in connection with the alleged assault of an Indian Air Force (IAF) officer during a road rage incident in central Bengaluru on Monday. The case, along with a counter-case, was filed at the Byappanahalli police station, where authorities are actively investigating the matter.
"Regarding the incident that occurred within the jurisdiction of the Byappanahalli police station in the early hours of April 21st, a case and a counter-case have been registered. We are reviewing eyewitness statements, CCTV footage, and other evidence to establish the facts," Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B Dayananda told reporters in a press conference on Tuesday.
He further emphasised that while social media videos offer one perspective, initial findings suggest the altercation stemmed from a minor dispute between the motorcyclist and the occupants of the car. "We urge the public not to jump to conclusions prematurely," Dayananda added.
The incident occurred near Gopalan Grand Mall in CV Raman Nagar around 6:30 am, as Wing Commander Vikramanas Shiladitya Bose was being driven by his wife, Squadron Leader Madhumita Das, to the airport for a scheduled surgery in Kolkata.
In an online video statement, Bose described how a motorcyclist aggressively intercepted their vehicle, hurled abuses in Kannada, and struck him on the head with a key, causing substantial bleeding. He further claimed that the attacker then attempted to smash their car’s windshield with a stone before assaulting him again. According to Bose, bystanders appeared either passive or supportive of the aggressor.
Bose also expressed his frustration with the law enforcement response, stating that when he approached the nearest police station for help, he received no immediate assistance. “If the system fails me again, I may be forced to take matters into my own hands to protect my family,” he warned, calling for swift action from the authorities.
Vikas Kumar, the accused in the assault, has been arrested. Bengaluru East Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) D Devaraj clarified that the incident was a case of road rage, not a regional or linguistic issue. "This is a straightforward case of road rage, which, unfortunately, is a common occurrence in Bengaluru. It was an avoidable situation for both parties involved," Devaraj said.
According to the police, the confrontation escalated after Squadron Leader Das objected to Kumar’s reckless driving. What began as a verbal exchange quickly turned physical. Video footage of the incident reportedly shows several local youths intervening to de-escalate the situation.
As part of the ongoing investigation, authorities are also reviewing dashcam footage from the IAF officers' vehicle to corroborate the details of the incident.
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