In Nelamangala Highway in Bengaluru, a man was dragged by an SUV for approximately 50 meters following a heated argument at a toll booth.

The confrontation, captured on CCTV, has raised serious concerns about road rage and driver behavior in the city.

The CCTV footage reveals the sequence of events leading up to the disturbing incident. After the toll payment was processed and the boom barrier lifted, the SUV remained stationary for about 15 seconds.

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This unexpected delay escalated into a verbal altercation between the SUV driver and another man, reportedly over an overtaking maneuver. The argument quickly intensified, resulting in a physical confrontation.

The SUV driver attempted to flee the scene. In a desperate bid to prevent the driver from escaping, the man clung to the vehicle’s door. Ignoring the man’s precarious position, the driver accelerated, dragging him along the road for at least 50 meters.

Eventually, the man lost his grip and tumbled onto the roadway, visibly struggling to regain his footing. Miraculously, he did not sustain serious injuries. The SUV driver fled the scene immediately after the incident.

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Police Response and Investigation

Local authorities have taken cognizance of the incident and initiated a thorough investigation to apprehend the SUV driver involved in the Bengaluru toll booth incident.

Efforts are underway to identify the vehicle and its owner, with officials analyzing the CCTV footage for any leads.

The police have also appealed to eyewitnesses to come forward with any information that could assist in the investigation.

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A Pattern of Road Rage in Bengaluru

This incident is not an isolated case in Bengaluru. The city has witnessed a series of road rage episodes with striking similarities.

In January 2023, a confrontation on Ullal Main Road escalated when a woman driving a Tata Nexon dragged a man on her car’s bonnet for approximately 3 kilometers.

The altercation began after a minor collision between the woman’s vehicle and a Maruti Suzuki Swift driven by the man. The situation intensified when the man attempted to confront the woman, leading her to drive off with him clinging to the bonnet.

Both parties were subsequently arrested and charged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code.

In another alarming incident in January 2024, a man named Ashwath was dragged for about 400 meters on the bonnet of a cab near Maramma Temple Circle.

The tragic event unfolded after a dispute between Ashwath and the cab driver, Muneer, following a vehicular collision. Despite bystanders’ attempts to intervene, Muneer continued driving recklessly, resulting in Ashwath losing his grip and suffering a fatal fall.

The police registered a Non-Cognizable Offense Report against Muneer, and investigations were initiated based on the available CCTV evidence.

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