A minor traffic collision in Bengaluru’s Hulimavu area late on Saturday night turned into a violent road rage incident that left a cab driver injured and raised fresh concerns about public safety and alcohol‑fueled aggression on city roads.

Two young women, identified as 19‑year‑old Liza and 18‑year‑old Amran Mathew, allegedly hit a cab with their scooter on Sir M Visvesvaraya Road while returning home from a social gathering, then assaulted the driver, Ahmed Gurkar (47), when he questioned them about the damage to his vehicle.

The women reportedly hurled abuses, struck Ahmed with helmets and possibly a metal chain, and even attacked bystanders who intervened. Police registered a case at Hulimavu Police Station and took the duo into custody; they were later released on notices after their parents were informed. Investigators are now examining CCTV footage and witness statements as the probe continues.

Minor Crash Escalates Into Viral Road Rage Chaos

The incident took place between 10:45 pm and 11:00 pm on Sir M Visvesvaraya Road a bustling thoroughfare in Bengaluru’s Hulimavu‑Nayappanahalli area when the scooter ridden by the two women allegedly brushed against the rear left side of Ahmed’s Maruti Swift Dzire taxi, causing minor damage. The 47‑year‑old driver, who was reportedly heading to pick up a passenger at the time, stopped his vehicle to assist the riders after they fell and to discuss compensation for the damage.

Instead of cooperating, the women allegedly erupted into a fit of aggression, first verbally abusing Ahmed and then launching a physical assault. According to Ahmed’s complaint, they struck him with their hands and helmet and repeatedly kicked him. In at least one account, witnesses claimed one of the women wrapped a metal chain around her hand and used it against the driver.

As the altercation grew louder, locals gathered and attempted to calm the situation. Rather than de‑escalating, the women reportedly turned their aggression on bystanders, attacking those who tried to restrain them. One of the accused even ran into a nearby restaurant to evade intervention before being brought back by the crowd.

Police Response, Charges, and Public Safety Concerns

Witnesses dialled the emergency helpline (112), prompting the Hulimavu police to rush to the scene. Officers found the situation still volatile; even in the presence of law enforcement, the women continued to hurl abuses, make obscene gestures, and attempt to strike Ahmed and others. Approximately 15 personnel, including women officers, were reportedly required to bring the situation under control and get both accused into a police vehicle.

A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against Liza and Amran under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for assault, causing damage, public nuisance and related offences, based on Ahmed’s complaint. Police said they were unable to detain the women for extended custody late into the night, so they were served notices and released in the early hours of Sunday after their parents were summoned to the station.

Senior officers have confirmed that the investigation is ongoing. CCTV footage from nearby cameras is being reviewed, and statements are being collected from witnesses to reconstruct the exact sequence of events. Police also noted that the women appeared to be inebriated during the incident, though formal confirmation such as a breathalyser test has not been publicly disclosed.

Social media has amplified the incident, with videos going viral showing the women’s aggressive conduct and the crowd’s attempts to calm them. Some clips depict one of the accused kicking male bystanders and, even after being led away by police, continuing to insult and gesture at the crowd from inside the police vehicle.

The Logical Indian’s Perspective

This unsettling episode is symptomatic of a growing pattern of road rage and alcohol‑linked violence that many urban Indians have lamented but few have successfully curbed. What should have been a minor exchange about a small traffic mishap devolved into a chaotic, dangerous confrontation that endangered the driver, intervening residents, law enforcement personnel, and other road users.

Public spaces particularly roads that are the lifelines of our cities require mutual respect and cooperation. Road users, regardless of age, gender or background, must recognise that minor incidents are not licences for violence. Law enforcement alone cannot carry the burden of ensuring civility; it is shared by citizens, educators, families and policymakers.