Video: Men in Bengaluru burst ' ladi-bomb' in middle of busy Koramangala 80 Ft Road. Police react

The incident, believed to have occurred during Diwali celebrations, was captured by a passerby.

Updated on: Oct 22, 2025, 12:28:19 IST

By Shivya Kanojia

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A video circulating on the microblogging platform X (formerly Twitter) shows two men bursting crackers in the middle of Koramangala 80 Ft Road in Bengaluru, even as vehicles continue to move along the busy stretch.

The Bengaluru Police have acknowledged the video and confirmed that they have taken note of the matter. (X@hvpandya)

The incident, believed to have occurred during Diwali celebrations, was captured by a passerby and shared by user @hvpandya on Wednesday.

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In the video, the men can be seen placing crackers on the road and lighting them, while two-wheelers and cars pass by. Despite the presence of ongoing traffic, the men continue with the act, posing a potential risk to themselves and commuters.

Several social media users have criticised the act. The Bengaluru Police have acknowledged the video and confirmed that they have taken note of the matter.

Also read: ‘Deepavali guys stayed, Diwali guys left’: Bengaluru roads empty ahead of festival

In a separate news, the streets of Bengaluru were eerily traffic free and quite during Diwali holidays.

One commuter quipped, “Umm, half of Bangalore is empty, which means I can reach Indiranagar in 15 mins, MG Road in 20 mins, and the airport in an hour. But what am I doing instead? Going to my client’s office for a meeting.”

Another noted the odd sense of vacancy, “What do I do in Bangalore? Roads are empty. Seems like everyone except Bangaloreans live in Bangalore.” Social-media posts echoed similar thoughts, “Right now, all the Tier 1 cities are practically empty, that legendary metro traffic problem? Gone. Everyone’s packed up and left for their hometowns to celebrate Diwali 2025 with family. Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, all looking like ghost towns right now.” And one succinctly summed it up, “Bengaluru situation right now. Deepavali guys stayed, Diwali guys left. Khali khali roads is a bliss.”

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Shivya Kanojia is a journalist at Hindustan Times, where she works in the fast-paced digital news ecosystem with a strong sense of editorial judgement and a clear understanding of what makes a story both important and traffic-driven. An alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Shivya brings a thoughtful balance of news value and audience relevance to her work, ensuring stories resonate beyond the immediate headline. Over the course of her three-year journey in the digital news space, Shivya has worked across a wide range of beats, including politics, civic issues, human-interest features and trending news. This diverse exposure has shaped her ability to approach stories with nuance, adaptability and context, whether she is breaking down complex developments or spotlighting everyday narratives that often go unnoticed. She is particularly drawn to human-interest stories, interviews and explainers that offer depth and clarity, aiming to move past surface-level reporting to explore the people, emotions and circumstances behind the news. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Shivya worked with Firstpost and Times Now, where she covered a broad spectrum of topics and honed her skills in digital journalism . Outside the newsroom, Shivya enjoys discovering new cafés, drawn to good coffee, cosy spaces and unhurried conversations. Shopping is another pastime she cherishes, not always out of necessity, but often guided by instinct and the simple joy of stumbling upon unexpected finds. Above all, she treasures time spent with loved ones, finding meaning in shared laughter, simple moments and memories that linger long after.Read More

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