Bengaluru’s Silicon City continues to witness rising road rage incidents. This time, a shocking episode unfolded right in the heart of Electronic City, the city’s major commercial and IT hub.
The trigger? A simple overtake.An auto-rickshaw driver took extreme offence when a canter driver overtook him near a traffic signal.ANNI DESIGNER Women's Rayon Viscose A-Line Solid Kurta with Palazzo & Dupatta
Enraged, the auto driver chased the canter, blocked it in the middle of the road near Kaveri Hospital, and unleashed a torrent of abuses and threats.
Eyewitnesses say the auto driver used filthy language, shouted aggressively, and refused to calm down despite the canter driver repeatedly apologizing and pleading with him to end the fight.Also Read: Bengaluru: Air-gun firing on businessman, sparks intense curiosity..!
The standoff caused a massive traffic jam on the busy Electronic City stretch for several minutes.Even when on-duty traffic police arrived at the spot, the auto driver remained defiant, completely ignoring their instructions and behaving as if he “didn’t care” about authority.
Commuters and locals expressed outrage over the auto driver’s arrogant and law-defying behavior. Many demanded strict action against him, highlighting how such small triggers are turning into major challenges for traffic discipline and law & order in Bengaluru.Also Read: The complaint I filed was regarding the conspiracy – Sujata Bhat's explosive background statement to the police..!