Bengaluru Road Rage Incident: FIR Filed Against IAF Officer Following Call Centre Employee's Complaint
Bengaluru, April 22 – In a twist to the recent road rage incident in Bengaluru, city police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against a 40-year-old Indian Air Force (IAF) officer based on a complaint filed by a call centre employee who was earlier arrested in connection with the same case. As per agency report, the incident took place on Monday morning near Baiyappanahalli when IAF Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose was allegedly assaulted during a confrontation while en route to the airport with his wife, also an IAF officer.
Earlier, the police had arrested a man named Vikas Kumar, a team head at a software company’s call centre, after the officer filed a complaint alleging physical assault and verbal abuse. The incident quickly gained attention after Bose posted a video online showing his alleged harassment by a group of Kannada-speaking individuals on a motorbike.
In a surprising development, Kumar later submitted a counter-complaint claiming that it was Bose who physically assaulted him and damaged his motorcycle. A video that surfaced from the scene shows a heated argument and physical altercation, with Bose seen hitting Kumar while his wife attempts to intervene.
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) Devaraj D., an FIR has now been lodged at Baiyappanahalli police station against Bose under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code based on Kumar’s version of events. The DCP stated that preliminary investigation, including analysis of CCTV footage and videos recorded by bystanders, indicated that the altercation could have been avoided by both parties.
In a separate video message, Kumar’s mother Jyoti expressed concern over the handling of the case and alleged that the blame was being unfairly placed solely on her son. She appealed for justice and claimed that the IAF officer not only beat her son but also caused damage to his bike.
Police confirmed that the initial complaint was filed by Squadron Leader Madhumita Dutta, the officer’s wife, which led to Kumar’s arrest. Authorities have noted injuries sustained by both sides and stated that medical assistance was advised before formal registration of the complaint.
During questioning, Kumar claimed he had only asked for clarification after hearing a remark allegedly made by the officer’s wife. The situation then escalated, leading to the confrontation.
Police have acknowledged the presence of several video recordings and said that a detailed investigation is underway to determine the full sequence of events and assign responsibility accordingly.
