Police in Bengaluru arrested a 25-year-old man on Sunday. He faces charges of threatening a family with a knife during a road rage incident. The alarming event occurred in the Whitefield area near Nexus Shantiniketan Mall.
Dashcam Footage Goes Viral
The entire incident unfolded on Friday evening. A car's dashcam recorded the confrontation. The video quickly spread across various social media platforms after being uploaded online.
Accused Identified with Criminal History
The accused has been identified as Sayed Arbaz Khan. He resides in KG Halli and works as an assistant at a fish shop located in RT Nagar. Police records reveal a troubling past. Khan has previously been arrested in four separate cases. These include charges related to preparation for dacoity and a housebreak.
Sequence of Events in the Video
The viral dashcam video shows a clear sequence. The man inside the car, who remains unseen, asks a two-wheeler rider a question. He wants to know why the rider is abusing him. The two-wheeler rider is Sayed Arbaz Khan.
In response, Khan, who had stopped his vehicle a short distance ahead, walks back towards the car. He then pulls an object from his pocket. Witnesses confirm the object was a knife. Khan shouts a direct threat at the car's occupants. "Don't make noise. You will die," he yells before turning and walking away.
The man in the car is heard reacting with shock and fear. "What is this? He pulls out a knife!" he exclaims, capturing the sudden escalation of the situation.
Police Action and Public Concern
Following the video's circulation, Bengaluru police took swift action. They tracked down and arrested Sayed Arbaz Khan on Sunday. The case highlights ongoing concerns about road rage and public safety in the city. Residents are urged to remain calm during traffic disputes and report any threatening behavior immediately to the authorities.
