WATCH: Road Rage In Bengaluru Again, School Bus Driver Assaulted

Bengaluru police have also taken cognisance of the road rage incident. The Hebbagudi Police Station have registered a case and initiating an investigation.

The video footage of the assault has since gone viral on social media raising concerns among parents and the community.

Source : X

Bengaluru news: Another disturbing road rage incident has emerged from Bengaluru, where a school bus driver was assaulted by a group of miscreants while students were onboard the bus. The incident occurred around 4 PM, involving Bus Route 35 from Treamis School in Electronic City Phase 1.

According to X users, 8-9 men in a van and on motorcycles targeted the school bus, smashing the driver's window with a metal object in an attempt to forcibly enter the vehicle.

"Fortunately, all the children on board are safe, though understandably shaken by the event. The vehicle used by the attackers bore the registration number KA015796," he said.

Here's the proof of the video and photos shared by one of the kids from inside the bus @CPBlr @3rdEyeDude @east_bengaluru pic.twitter.com/r1j3tOA5Hj

— Deepak (@dpak_v) September 16, 2024

However, the video footage of the assault has since gone viral on social media, raising concerns among parents and the community.

Bangalore police have also taken cognisance of the incident, with the Hebbagudi Police Station taking up the case and initiating an investigation. Reacting to the incident, Bengaluru City Police stated, "Noted, we have informed concerned Police officers, they will take necessary action in this regard."

Incidents like this highlight the growing issue of road rage in Bengaluru. Police acknowledge that the city's increasing traffic congestion, long hours spent in gridlocks, and the pressures of urban living are significant contributors to such aggressive behavior, as per a report on South First.

A recent report by The Hindu cited a survey that found anxiety among car owners in Bengaluru is predominantly triggered by the city's chaotic traffic conditions. Yet, these incidents adds to the ongoing debate about road safety and the need for measures to address the growing instances of road rage in urban areas.