Karnataka Home Minister Confirms Air Force Officer Flees After Road Rage Incident

Road Rage Incident Takes a New Turn

Bengaluru: The ongoing road rage case involving an Indian Air Force Wing Commander has taken a dramatic turn, as Karnataka's Home Minister G. Parameshwara announced on Tuesday that the officer has fled to West Bengal. The state government is determined to pursue legal action against him.

During a media briefing, the Home Minister stated, "An FIR has been lodged regarding this incident. Both the bike rider and the Air Force officer are facing charges."

Parameshwara further added, "The Wing Commander has escaped to West Bengal. Our police will actively pursue this case to ensure he is brought to justice."

The Bengaluru Police have officially registered a case against the Indian Air Force officer in connection with the road rage incident, which involved an assault on a bike rider. This case falls under the jurisdiction of the Byappanahalli police station.

The FIR has been filed against Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose.

Previously, the bike rider, identified as Vikas Kumar, was arrested in relation to the incident.

In a social media video, Bose alleged that he was attacked for not communicating in Kannada. However, subsequent CCTV footage contradicted his claims, showing him physically overpowering the bike rider with kicks and punches.

The FIR includes multiple charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

The complaint was initiated by Vikas Kumar, who works at a call center.

Kumar recounted that while he was returning a friend's bike, a car made contact with his vehicle. He stated, "When I confronted him, the officer kicked my bike. Upon my objection, he began to assault me. When I attempted to call my friend, he seized my phone and threw it away, along with the bike keys, and even tried to choke me."

The situation intensified after Kannada organizations criticized the officer's video and the alleged assault, accusing him of framing the issue as a conflict between Kannada and Hindi speakers. Following Kumar's arrest, these groups also condemned the police for what they perceived as biased actions.