Bengaluru: A road rage incident in Bengaluru has gone viral after an autorickshaw driver was caught on camera allegedly slapping an elderly scooter rider following an argument on a busy road.
The incident, recorded on a dashboard camera installed in a nearby car, shows the scooter rider approaching the autorickshaw and appearing to ask the driver to move aside so that he could enter the road.
Moments later, the auto driver is seen stepping out of his vehicle in anger and slapping the elderly man across the face, triggering a heated confrontation between the two.
Dashcam captures heated exchange
The viral video shows the scooter rider confronting the auto driver after the alleged assault. The two men engage in a verbal argument in the middle of the road, drawing the attention of nearby motorists.
At one point, the elderly man appears to raise his helmet as if to retaliate but refrains from striking the auto driver. The exchange continues verbally before the clip ends.
According to preliminary information, the dispute reportedly began after the scooter rider requested the autorickshaw driver to move his vehicle and make space on the road.
Police complaint yet to be confirmed
The exact location and date of the incident have not yet been independently verified. It also remains unclear whether either party has lodged a police complaint or whether authorities have initiated an investigation based on the viral footage.
The video has sparked widespread discussion on social media, with many users condemning the alleged assault and calling for stricter action against acts of road rage.
Rising concern over road rage
The incident has once again highlighted concerns over increasing cases of road rage in Bengaluru, where minor traffic disputes have often escalated into physical altercations.
Citizens have urged motorists to exercise patience and resolve disagreements peacefully, while many have called for swift action against those resorting to violence on public roads.