Bengaluru road rage:FIR against Air Force officer for assaulting biker,Karnataka CM condemns road rage incident involving IAF officer

Pramesh S Jain 

Hours after being arrested call centre employee Vikas Kumar filed a complaint against wing commander accusing him of attempt to murder him during the scuffle over road rage.

Based on his complaint the Byappanahalli police charged Shiladitya Bose charging him under section 119 (attempt to murder)115(2) voluntarily causing hurt,304 (snatching for theft) 324(crime of mischief) 352 (intentional insult with an intent to provoke breach of peace) against Bose for further investigation.

The duo had a scuffle on the road near bus stop each other over road rage.Later Bose went to the police station filed a complaint,he also put up s social media post accusing Vikas Kumar of Assaulting him with key and stone and hurling abuses and not retaliating at him in kannada to give a different twist to the incident .

The police had arrested Vikas Kumar and recorded his statement and verified the CCTV footage and recording of the incidents from the bystanders,where it was revealed that Bose had also attacked and assaulted Vikas Kumar and kicked him after he fell on the road .

The post went viral promoting sharp reaction from social media users and amplifying the incident in different context.

The police will now summon Bose for questioning.

Bose was heading to airport to go to kolkota in a car on medical emergency while his wife also a squadron leader,driving the car when the incident occurred.

In connection with a recent incident in CV Raman Nagar, Bengaluru,Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose assaulted a Kannadiga,Vikas Kumar,following a minor vehicle-related matter.

Subsequently,he made unwarranted and derogatory remarks about Karnataka and Kannadigas on social media,displaying conduct that is deeply disrespectful and inflammatory.

Kannadigas are proud of their mother tongue,but they are not parochial or intolerant.It is not in our culture to attack or abuse others over linguistic matters.

Karnataka has a long and proud tradition of embracing people from across the country, treating them with respect, and accepting them as one of our own.The inclusive spirit of this land is well documented in history.

It is deeply regrettable that certain National media outlets,neglecting their responsibility and professional ethics,have amplified a baseless accusation by one individual,thereby casting aspersions on the dignity of the entire state.This has caused pain and anguish to every Kannadiga.

I urge all Kannadigas not to succumb to provocation or emotion.Let us uphold the law and maintain peace. Karnataka is governed by a government elected by the people of this land,and it stands firmly for justice and dignity.

With regard to the incident,I have instructed the Commissioner of Police to take appropriate legal action against the individuals involved – irrespective of their position or rank.

The State Government is treating this matter with the utmost seriousness and is committed to ensuring justice for the victim.

Meanwhile IAF issued a press statement regarding the incident and said An unfortunate incident, involving an lAF Officer took place in Bengaluru yesterday. The lAF is assisting the local authorities in investigating and following up the case to its lawful resolution.