Bengaluru Road Rage: Biker Threatens Driver with Dagger, Accused Absconding | Quick Digest
A shocking road rage incident in Bengaluru's Whitefield saw a biker, identified as Arbaaz Khan, threaten a car driver with a dagger after a close overtake. The incident, captured on dashcam on January 16, quickly went viral. Police have registered a case and initiated a manhunt for the absconding accused.
A road rage incident occurred in Bengaluru's Whitefield on January 16, 2026.
A biker brandished a dagger at a car driver following a close overtaking maneuver.
The entire confrontation was captured on the car's dashboard camera and went viral.
The accused biker has been identified as Arbaaz Khan.
Police have registered a case under the Arms Act and relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
The accused is currently absconding, and police have launched a search operation.
A disturbing road rage incident unfolded in Bengaluru's Whitefield area on January 16, 2026, where a biker was caught on dashcam threatening a car driver with a dagger. The confrontation reportedly began after a close call during an overtaking attempt near Nexus Shantiniketan Mall. The dashcam footage, which quickly went viral across social media platforms, shows the biker stopping his vehicle, getting off, and aggressively approaching the car with a knife in hand while shouting abuses at the driver.
Following the widespread circulation of the video, the Bengaluru police took swift action. They registered a First Information Report (FIR) at the Kadugodi police station on Saturday, January 17, based on the footage shared by the victim on X (formerly Twitter), tagging the city police. The accused has been identified as Arbaaz Khan through the registration number visible on his scooter (KA53JB3274). A case has been filed under relevant provisions of the Arms Act and Sections 126 (wrongful restraint), 351 (criminal intimidation), and 352 (intentional insult with intent to provoke a breach of peace) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. As of January 18, 2026, the accused remains absconding, and police have launched a manhunt to trace and apprehend him. This incident adds to growing concerns over violent behavior during traffic disputes in the city, highlighting the need for stricter enforcement and public awareness regarding road safety and decorum.
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