A disturbing incident of road rage in Bengaluru has resulted in a businessman undergoing surgery after a man bit his finger following a dispute over splashed rainwater. The incident, which occurred on the night of May 26, 2025, near the Railway Colony on Magadi Road, has sparked outrage and raised concerns about increasing aggression on the city's roads.

Jayant Shekhar, a resident of Magadi Road, was driving home with his wife, Parvati, and mother-in-law, Manjula, after dinner when his electric car unintentionally splashed rainwater onto an adjacent vehicle while navigating a waterlogged stretch. The occupants of the other car, a man and a woman, reacted angrily, shouting at Shekhar. Despite Shekhar's apologies, the situation escalated rapidly.

According to reports, the driver of the other car aggressively overtook Shekhar's vehicle, blocked his path, and forced him to stop. The man then allegedly dragged Shekhar out of his car, verbally abused him, and physically assaulted him. In a moment of extreme violence, the attacker bit Shekhar's right ring finger, causing severe injury. He also punched Shekhar below the left eye before fleeing the scene, issuing threats as he left.

Parvati immediately rushed Shekhar to a private hospital in Sheshadripuram, where doctors determined that the finger bones were damaged, necessitating surgery. The medical expenses for the treatment are estimated to be around ₹2 lakh. Parvati also stated that the woman accompanying the attacker was equally aggressive and threatened them.

The day following the incident, Parvati filed a formal police complaint at the Magadi Road police station. Authorities have registered a case under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including voluntarily causing hurt and grievous hurt, criminal intimidation, and wrongful restraint. The police are currently searching for the accused man and woman. The Hyundai i20 car they were driving has a registration number KA 02 MT 0512.

This incident adds to the growing list of road rage cases in Bengaluru. In April 2025, an Air Force officer was charged with attempted murder following a road rage incident with a biker. Other incidents include altercations between bus staff and bikers, attacks on cars, and even a hit-and-run case where a techie was killed following a dispute over a cigarette.

While the Bengaluru Traffic Police reported a decline in overall road crashes and pedestrian fatalities in 2024 due to stricter enforcement and improved safety measures, incidents of road rage and self-caused accidents remain a significant concern. The police have registered over 82.86 lakh cases for traffic offences in 2024, collecting fines totaling ₹80.9 crore.

This latest case highlights the urgent need for increased awareness and stricter enforcement to curb aggressive behavior on the roads and ensure the safety of all commuters.