An Ola driver was attacked with an iron rod during a road rage incident in Navi Mumbai. The assault escalated when the driver was dragged on the bonnet of a car for nearly two kilometres. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety and aggressive driving behavior in urban areas.
The incident reportedly took place late Saturday night on Palm Beach Road following an argument over overtaking between Ola driver Praveen Pandey and an unidentified motorist.
The incident reportedly took place late Saturday night on Palm Beach Road following an argument over overtaking between Ola driver Praveen Pandey and an unidentified motorist.
The confrontation quickly escalated, with the car driver allegedly striking Pandey on the head with an iron rod, leaving him injured and bleeding, according to the information.
Victim Recorded Video During Ordeal
However, police reportedly attempted to broker a compromise between the two parties instead of registering a formal case, according to accounts of the incident reported by PTI. During the incident, Pandey managed to record a video of himself while on the bonnet of the moving vehicle. In the video, he can be heard shouting for help, with blood on his face. After the incident, Pandey approached the Nerul police station to file a complaint. Further details regarding the identity of the accused driver and the progress of the police investigation are awaited.
When efforts to settle the matter reportedly failed, police eventually registered a case in the early hours of Sunday, around 4:30 am.
