A road rage incident in Bengaluru has left Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose and his wife, Squadron Leader Madhumita Das, allegedly assaulted while on their way to Kempegowda International Airport. The incident occurred early Monday morning, April 20, 2025, as the couple was traveling from the DRDO Colony in CV Raman Nagar. Bose sustained facial and head injuries and was treated at a hospital following the attack.
According to D Devaraj, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) for East Bengaluru, the incident stemmed from a confrontation on the road. Madhumita Das was driving her husband to the airport when a man, identified as Vikas Kumar, approached from the opposite direction, leading to a heated altercation. The situation escalated when both parties exited their vehicles and engaged in a physical fight. During the scuffle, 6-7 youngsters nearby attempted to intervene and pacify the situation, but the conflict persisted.
DCP Devaraj emphasized that the incident was a clear case of road rage, a growing issue in Bengaluru, and not related to any linguistic or regional disputes. “This is not a case related to any language or reason. It is a clear-cut case of road rage, which is very common in Bengaluru. Both of them could have avoided this,” Devaraj stated. He added that Vikas Kumar, a resident of Babusapalya who works at a call center, has been arrested in connection with the assault.
The incident has sparked concerns over the rising number of road rage cases in Bengaluru. Reports indicate that such incidents have become increasingly frequent, with citizens expressing frustration over growing lawlessness on the city’s roads. In a similar incident reported earlier this year in TC Palya, miscreants damaged a car’s wing mirror during a heated argument, highlighting the escalating menace of road rage, particularly at night.
Authorities have urged citizens to report such incidents promptly by dialing 112 for swift police response. Bengaluru Police continue to stress the importance of adhering to traffic rules to ensure road safety for all. The investigation into the assault on the IAF officers is ongoing, with further details awaited.
