Peak Bengaluru moment: Owl spotted on car stuck in traffic at Corporation Circle — watch

A video of the unusual encounter has gone viral on Instagram, capturing the attention of thousands of users.

Updated on: Oct 15, 2025, 10:43:38 IST

By Shivya Kanojia

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In a rare sight, an owl was spotted calmly perched on the bonnet of a car stuck in peak-hour traffic at Corporation Circle in central Bengaluru. A video of the unusual encounter has gone viral on Instagram, capturing the attention of thousands of users.

The short clip shows vehicles halted at a signal as the owl, appearing unfazed by the bustling noise and flashing headlights, looks around curiously. Commuters can be heard reacting in surprise and amusement, with several taking out their phones to record the unexpected visitor.

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The post quickly gained traction online. Some users joked that even the owl couldn’t escape the city’s infamous traffic jams, while others praised the bird’s majestic calmness amidst chaos.

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ORR traffic jam

Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road (ORR) witnessed massive traffic congestion on Tuesday evening after a BMTC bus broke down during peak hours, leaving thousands of commuters stranded. The incident brought one of the city’s busiest corridors to a crawl and sparked widespread frustration among motorists.

Bus snag triggers traffic mess

The traffic jam began near Ecospace Junction when the bus reportedly suffered a mechanical failure and its wheels got jammed. The breakdown blocked a key stretch of the carriageway, creating a ripple effect on the adjoining roads. Within minutes, traffic piled up from Kadubeesanahalli to Bellandur and Devarabisanahalli, according to officials.

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At 4:43 pm, Bengaluru Traffic Police issued an advisory on X (formerly Twitter) cautioning motorists about the heavy congestion and urging them to take alternate routes.

The gridlock forced several commuters to abandon their vehicles or public transport and walk long distances.

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Shivya Kanojia
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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