Another road rage incident in Bengaluru was reported, but this time, the presence of a dash camera helped prevent the situation from escalating. The offenders noticed the camera inside the car and refrained from creating any further disturbance, though they did stop the car and used abusive language against the driver.
Incident Details
A video that went viral captured the incident where a man in a Bolero blocked another car on the road and began arguing with the driver. The driver, Piyush Kukkar, shared his experience on social media, emphasizing the importance of dash cameras.
When someone tells you Dashcam isn’t a necessity in BLR show them this, Another such incident in Bangalore outskirts, this time it happened with me. Today around 10:25 PM on the outskirts of BLR, I faced a staged harassment incident on Varthur road, near prestige lakeside habitat pic.twitter.com/9yh776abMs
— Piyush Kukkar (@piyush17ankur) July 1, 2024
Piyush wrote, “When someone tells you Dashcam isn’t a necessity in BLR, show them this. Another such incident in Bangalore outskirts, this time it happened with me. Today around 10:25 PM on the outskirts of BLR, I faced a staged harassment incident on Varthur road, near Prestige Lakeside Habitat.”
Description of the Incident
Piyush described the encounter as pre-planned. He noted that a man on a scooty blocked his way, which was a common tactic in previous incidents. Subsequently, a Bolero with partially scratched license plates started honking loudly behind him, forcing him to stop. The Bolero driver then got out and began shouting aggressively. Another person on a scooty took a U-turn and approached his car closely. Piyush suspected that the Bolero driver indicated the presence of the dash camera to the person on the scooty, preventing any physical damage to his car.
He stated, “A guy on a scooty blocked my way (a trick, as seen in previous incidents, can be seen at 10:24:50 in the video attached) & another in a Bolero (last 2 digits of the license plate semi-scratched) started honking loudly behind me. They forced me to stop, and the Bolero driver got out and began shouting aggressively. Another person on a scooty took a U-turn and came very close to my car. I suspect the Bolero guy indicated to him regarding a dashcam being installed, hence he didn’t hit my car with his scooty.”
Social Media and Police Response
Piyush shared his gratitude for having installed a dash camera and tagged Bengaluru police in his social media post. He emphasized, “As you can see in the video, I didn’t provoke them, as I have been seeing these harassment incidents on Twitter very regularly, plus I had the dashcam installed. I consider myself very lucky today, but someone may not be that fortunate. Please install a Dashcam.”
Such incidents have reportedly increased, especially in Bengaluru’s IT belt. The Bengaluru police responded to the incident, promising action and urging citizens to dial 112 in emergency situations.
Conclusion
The incident underscores the growing importance of dash cameras for personal security on the roads. Piyush’s experience highlights how technology can help in documenting and potentially deterring aggressive behavior, ensuring safety for drivers. The proactive response from Bengaluru police further emphasizes the need for vigilance and quick reporting of such incidents.
