In a swift turn of events, the man who allegedly assaulted Indian Air Force officer Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose in a shocking road rage incident in Bengaluru has been tracked down and arrested. The breakthrough came shortly after the officer posted a photograph of the accused on Instagram, seeking public help to identify him.
When Wing Commander Bose and his wife, Squadron Leader Madhumita, were en route to the airport from the DRDO colony in CV Raman Nagar. A biker reportedly began abusing them in Kannada after spotting the DRDO sticker on their vehicle, leading to a violent attack. The officer sustained multiple injuries after being struck on the forehead with a key and later hit with a stone. His finger was also reportedly bitten during the scuffle.
In a series of Instagram posts, Wing Commander Bose shared images of his injuries, the attacker’s face, and even the weapon used—a sharp key.
“You can see how they were well prepared. Came wearing a helmet, used the key to punch me while I was inside the car,” he wrote, alongside a photo showing blood on his face and the assailant in the background wearing a helmet.
In another close-up image, the accused is seen without a helmet. Bose captioned it:
“This is the face of the asura who abused my wife and assaulted me thereafter with help from local youth.”
The officer also revealed a picture of his bandaged finger, stating,
“This is the finger the asura bit off with his teeth. What kind of mad people are we allowing to roam in the city? How can I leave my wife and kid alone here?”
His online plea, which quickly gained traction, reportedly helped the Bengaluru police track down the attacker. An FIR was earlier filed by his wife at the Baiyappanahalli Police Station, detailing the violent events and the biker’s rash behaviour. The vehicle involved had the registration number KA53 EA 528.
The attacker is now in police custody, and further investigation is underway. Meanwhile, Indian Air Force sources confirmed that Bose was treated for his injuries and that the IAF is extending full support to the officer and his family.
The case has stirred nationwide outrage, with many citizens and veterans expressing deep concern over the safety of defence personnel in public spaces.
