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Bengaluru road rage: Viral dashcam video shows man climbing on car and kicking windshield in traffic

The video has sparked widespread outrage online, with many calling for stricter action against road rage and reckless behavior on the streets.

Updated on: Jan 8, 2025, 15:31:43 IST
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In yet another road rage incident in Bengaluru captured on a dashcam in Koramangala has gone viral on social media.

The entire incident was caught on the dashcam of another vehicle stuck in traffic. (X/ @3rdEyeDude)
The entire incident was caught on the dashcam of another vehicle stuck in traffic. (X/ @3rdEyeDude)

The video, recorded a few days ago and shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), shows two men on a two-wheeler confronting a cab in heavy traffic, which quickly escalates into a dramatic act of vandalism.

While it’s unclear what triggered the confrontation, the video shows one of the men walking up to the cab driver’s side and attempting to open the door. Meanwhile, the other man climbs onto the car’s bonnet and aggressively kicks the windshield, trying to damage it.

Check out the video here:

The entire incident was caught on the dashcam of another vehicle stuck in traffic, providing a clear view of the shocking attack. In the end, the cab driver is seen quickly driving off, managing to dodge the men and escape the scene.

The video has sparked widespread outrage online, with many calling for stricter action against road rage and reckless behavior on the streets.

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How did the X users react?

X users reacted strongly to the video, with some commenting on the growing frequency of such incidents in Bengaluru. "These are common in Bengaluru nowadays," one user noted. Others pointed out that these situations are not unique to the city but are more visible due to the widespread use of dashcams. "These incidents happen everywhere in the country. You get to see more of these in Bengaluru because many use dashcams," another user remarked.

Some expressed concern over the brazenness of the act, questioning how the perpetrators could act so fearlessly in public. "How come they are doing this in public so fearlessly? There are cameras at the main road signals, and they don't seem to bother," one user observed.

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    Anagha Deshpande is Deputy Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times. She is currently part of the news team. Before moving into this role, she worked with the Bengaluru desk, where she extensively covered civic issues, Karnataka politics, infrastructure, and urban governance. Over the past seven years, Anagha has worked across multiple facets of digital journalism, including reporting, editing, and video production. She briefly stepped away from journalism, only to realize that the newsroom is where she has the most fun. Her interests lie in tracking national and state politics, particularly South Indian politics, as well as social issues and public policy. She has previously worked with Deccan Herald, Mid-day, The Federal, and ThePrint, and has lived and worked in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai. When she isn't chasing stories, Anagha enjoys long aimless walks, reading, hiking, discovering new teas, and, by her own admission, overthinking almost everything.Read More

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