Bengaluru: In a shocking incident on Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru, a couple was violently assaulted by a motorcyclist, with the entire ordeal captured on video and quickly spreading online. The Bengaluru police have since arrested the assailant, and the video has sparked widespread outrage among residents, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in the city.

The Incident

The incident occurred near 1522 Pub on Sarjapur Road when a man on a motorcycle blocked a car carrying a couple and their child. In the video, shared by the community handle Citizens Movement on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), the motorcyclist is seen demanding that the driver exit the vehicle. When the driver refused to roll down the window, the attacker began violently smashing the car, despite the driver’s pleas for leniency, noting that his family, including a child, was inside.

The motorcyclist broke the car’s front glass using a wiper while security guards and bystanders tried to intervene. The woman inside the car was heard screaming for help, and eventually, bystanders stepped in to halt the attack.

Public Response

The video has triggered widespread concern among residents, particularly regarding the safety of non-locals in the area. Many people took to social media to share their experiences of similar harassment on Bengaluru roads. One user commented, “This is a menace in Bangalore. I, too, faced such a situation and had to run with my family lest they do unimaginable things with us. These bike drivers run in gangs and hit cars with decent families, break glass and beat them, rob them and molest ladies.” Another user added, “With so many incidents being reported by citizens, it is high time there is increased patrolling in this stretch.”

The alarming nature of the incident and the frequency of such occurrences prompted the Bengaluru City Police to issue a public advisory, urging residents to call 112 in emergencies. The police quickly responded to the incident, stating on social media, “We have informed the concerned police officers for necessary action.”

Police Action

Later, the Bengaluru City Police provided an update, confirming the arrest of the attacker by officers from the Bellandur police station. “The culprit has been taken to the police station. Waiting for more updates on the case! Thanks for the quick response,” the police stated in their update.

This incident has intensified calls for increased patrolling and security measures on Bengaluru’s roads, especially in areas like Sarjapur Road, which residents describe as increasingly dangerous for both locals and non-locals.

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