A road rage incident in Bengaluru has taken a new turn following the emergence of CCTV footage that challenges initial accounts provided by the involved parties.
On April 21, 2025, Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose and his wife, Squadron Leader Madhumita Dutta, were en route to Kempegowda International Airport when they encountered Vikas Kumar, a 27-year-old call centre employee, on Old Madras Road. According to Dutta’s complaint, Kumar was riding rashly and allegedly attacked them after noticing the DRDO sticker on their vehicle, shouting, “This is Kannada land.”
Bose Recorded Himself, Video Went Viral
In response, Bose recorded a video showing his injuries and posted it on social media, accusing Kumar of assault. The video quickly went viral, garnering widespread attention.
However, subsequent CCTV footage from nearby establishments painted a different picture. The footage showed Bose confronting Kumar aggressively, with Bose appearing to initiate the physical altercation. Dutta was also seen engaging in verbal exchanges during the incident.
Vikas Kumar Files Counter FIR
Based on this new evidence, Kumar filed a counter-complaint, accusing Bose of attempting to kill him during the confrontation. An FIR was registered under sections 109 (abetment of a crime) and 115 (attempt to commit a crime) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
In turn, an FIR was filed against Bose, charging him with assault and attempting to murder. Police have initiated investigations and are analysing all available footage to ascertain the sequence of events.
Both individuals have been arrested, and the Bengaluru police are continuing their probe into the incident.
