In a startling incident of road rage, a cab driver in Bengaluru violently assaulted a BMTC (Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation) bus driver and conductor after their bus allegedly brushed his vehicle. The incident, which unfolded within the Sampigehalli police station limits, is one of several back-to-back road rage cases reported in the same jurisdiction, highlighting a worrying trend of aggression on city roads.
The Incident: Chase and Assault
The confrontation occurred around 11:30 AM on Tuesday near Hegde Nagar, which falls under the Sampigehalli Police Station limits.
- The Chase: The BMTC bus, route-bound from Shivajinagar to Yelahanka, allegedly made slight contact with the private cab. Infuriated by the minor touch, the cab driver, identified as Narasimhaiah, reportedly chased the public transport bus for approximately one kilometer.
- Verbal and Physical Abuse: Once the bus stopped, Narasimhaiah entered the vehicle and launched a verbal and physical assault on the bus driver, Nagesh, and conductor, Kenkappa. He allegedly hurled abusive words at the BMTC staff before physically attacking them. The incident continued even when the driver reportedly asked the cabbie to simply let the matter go.
- Captured on Camera: The entire sequence of the road rage incident and the subsequent assault was filmed on mobile phones by the bus passengers, providing crucial evidence of the cab driver's aggressive behavior.
Police Action and Arrest
Immediately following the assault, the BMTC driver, Nagesh, demonstrated quick presence of mind by steering the bus directly to the Sampigehalli Police Station.
Sampigehalli Police swiftly took action, registering a case based on the complaint and the evidence provided by the BMTC staff and passengers. The accused cab driver, Narasimhaiah, was taken into custody shortly after the bus arrived at the station. Authorities are holding the accused and have registered a formal case under relevant sections concerning assault and verbal abuse.
This case adds to a growing number of road rage incidents in the area, prompting concerns about rising aggression among commuters in Bengaluru.
