The Delhi Police has begun an investigation into a video in which a Mahindra Scorpio SUV can be seen hitting a bike and then speeding off. The video of the road rage incident, which took place in Arjan Garh Metro station in the national capital on Sunday, has gone viral on social media.
The incident was caught on camera by another biker riding along with them. In the video posted by news agency ANI, the bikers can be seen having a heated argument with the driver of Mahindra Scorpio, following which the driver hit the motorcycle and sped off.
The biker said he was returning from Gurugram along with his 8-10 friends.
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“I was returning with 8-10 of my friends from Gurugram to Delhi when he came near us and started rash driving. He threatened and verbally abused my friend. My friends slowed down a little, but I drove ahead. The man sped up, hit my bike and sped away," the biker told ANI.
In the video, it seems the biker was not seriously injured in the incident despite being hit by the vehicle. ANI reported that the police have taken cognisance of the matter and an investigation into the incident has been launched.
{{/usCountry}}In the video, it seems the biker was not seriously injured in the incident despite being hit by the vehicle. ANI reported that the police have taken cognisance of the matter and an investigation into the incident has been launched.
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The Delhi Police have identified the four-wheeler and an attempt to murder case has been registered in connection with the incident. The police have also requested the bikers to give a written complaint, reported ANI.