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Bengaluru man dragged 50 meters by car at toll booth after heated overtaking row. Watch

The victim was dragged along the road for approximately 50 meters before falling to the ground, while the car sped away from the scene.

Updated on: Feb 17, 2025, 15:34:25 IST
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A shocking incident unfolded at the Nelamangala highway toll booth in Bengaluru, where a man was dragged for nearly 50 meters by a car following a heated dispute over overtaking.

In the CCTV footage, the driver of the car can be seen grabbing the other man’s shirt. (X/@karnatakaportf)
In the CCTV footage, the driver of the car can be seen grabbing the other man’s shirt. (X/@karnatakaportf)

The entire episode was caught on CCTV.

As per reports, the altercation began when the vehicles approached the toll booth, leading to an argument that soon turned physical.

In the CCTV footage, the driver of the car can be seen grabbing the other man’s shirt and refusing to let go even as he drove forward once the toll barrier was lifted.

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Watch the video here:

The victim was dragged along the road for approximately 50 meters before falling to the ground, while the car sped away from the scene.

Authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident.

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In another incident, a Bengaluru woman was caught using her laptop while driving, prompting Bengaluru traffic police to issue a stern warning against such reckless behavior.

The incident came to light after the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Traffic North, Bengaluru, shared a video on X (formerly Twitter), showing the woman balancing her laptop on the steering wheel while navigating the road. Along with the video, the police also posted a photo of the woman being fined for the violation.

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Sharing the footage, the DCP Traffic North stated, "Work from home, not from car while driving," emphasizing the dangers of multitasking behind the wheel.

The video has amassed over 75,000 views and more than 1,300 likes on X.

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