A shocking case of road rage was recorded on camera in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on January 16, with the video later going viral on social media. An armed man was seen threatening a car driver who had halted behind him at a traffic signal opposite Nexus Shantiniketan Mall.
In the now-viral video, a man on a scooter is seen with a dagger visibly tucked into the back of his trousers. He is later seen openly pulling out and brandishing the weapon in moving traffic while abusing and threatening the car driver behind him. In the video, the man is heard abusing the car driver and threating him to not make any sound.
The video shows the scooter rider approaching the car and briefly threatening the driver with the dagger. The car driver does not react much, and as the traffic signal turns green, the man gets back on his scooter and rides away. He is seen riding dangerously, swerving and skating across the road.
Victim Alleges Dangerous Behaviour
According to the victim, the incident occurred in broad daylight, during which the rider was cutting off vehicles, performing stunts, violating traffic rules, and was not wearing a helmet.
Police Action Awaited
At the time of publishing this report, in response to the post, Bengaluru City Police responded and said the complaint had been forwarded to the concerned police officers for necessary action. However, it remains unclear whether a formal complaint or FIR has been registered.
So far, neither has the man been arrested nor has any confirmed action been taken against him.
Netizens React Strongly
The incident sparked sharp reactions online, with several netizens expressing anger and concern over public safety. Many demanded immediate police action, questioning how an individual could openly brandish a weapon on a busy road.
A user commented, arrested him immediately. Lock up this terrorist. openly showing weapon.
Another commented, Police are on a picnic btw
Road Rage a Growing Concern in India
Road rage continues to be a serious and growing concern in India, often escalating from minor traffic disputes into verbal abuse, physical violence, reckless driving, or even fatal incidents. Factors such as congestion, stress, poor road etiquette, and the presence of weapons contribute significantly to the problem.
India records over 150,000–170,000 road deaths annually, with aggressive driving and road rage recognised as major contributors to the country’s road safety crisis.
