Delhi road rage: Man assaults DTC bus driver, forces him to sit in car | WATCH

Reports indicate that the confrontation began when the car collided with the DTC bus. Following the collision, the occupants of the car assaulted the bus driver. Eyewitnesses reported that the car riders physically attacked him before forcibly taking him away in their vehicle.

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New Delhi: A disturbing road rage incident occurred in Delhi involving a DTC bus and a private car, leading to violent confrontations and the abduction of the bus driver. The episode took place near Safdarjung Hospital, where tensions escalated quickly.

Reports indicate that the confrontation began when the car collided with the DTC bus. Following the collision, the occupants of the car assaulted the bus driver. Eyewitnesses reported that the car riders physically attacked him before forcibly taking him away in their vehicle. The alarming scene was captured by bystanders, with video footage of the altercation quickly spreading on social media platforms.

Eyewitness accounts

Witnesses at the scene were shocked by the aggression displayed during the incident. "It all happened so fast. One moment, there was just a minor accident, and the next, the driver was being beaten up," stated a nearby resident. The viral video has raised significant concern among the public and has sparked discussions about road safety and aggressive behavior on the streets of Delhi.

Video surfaces on social media

Response from authorities

The Delhi Police have been alerted to the situation, and an investigation is underway to identify the individuals involved in the assault and abduction. Police officials are reviewing the video evidence shared online to assist in their inquiries. 

Netizens' reaction to the post

A user of X platform named Ajay Kaswan wrote in Hindi, There are so many passengers in the bus and the car driver is beating the bus driver, everyone is watching and they get down and run away as if there is a flood in their house.

Another user of X platform named Shivam Yadav wrote in Hindi, DTC bus drivers have created terror in Delhi, they don't even pay heed to the small vehicle drivers, incidents take place everyday, police also doesn't take any action against DTC drivers, everyday these people are jumping red lights and running away, I have been saved many times while crossing the vehicle on green light.