Bengaluru Road Rage Case: Karnataka HC Directs Police Not to Arrest IAF Officer, Urges Cooperation
In a significant development in the Bengaluru road rage incident, the Karnataka High Court on Friday directed the police not to arrest the Indian Air Force (IAF) officer allegedly involved. The court also instructed the officer to fully cooperate with the ongoing investigation.
The case pertains to an altercation that reportedly escalated into physical assault on a busy Bengaluru street. Following a petition filed by the officer seeking protection from arrest, the High Court issued an interim order shielding him from immediate custodial action.
The court emphasized that while the officer must not be arrested during the investigation stage, he is expected to participate actively and assist law enforcement authorities in reaching a fair conclusion. The police have been tasked with conducting the probe impartially, without undue influence.
The next hearing is scheduled for a later date, by when the police are expected to update the court on the progress of the investigation.
This case has drawn significant public attention, especially given the involvement of a defense personnel in a civilian altercation. Authorities have urged the public and media to allow the legal process to unfold without prejudgment.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
The road rage incident occurred on April 21 when a car driven by the IAF officer Shiladitya Bose's wife got into a minor traffic incident involving a motorcycle in BengaluruThe Karnataka High Court has directed the Bengaluru police not to take coercive action against an Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander who has been accused of attempting to murder a call centre employee following a road rage incident in East Bengaluru on April 21.
The court on Thursday restrained the Bengaluru police from arresting Wg Cdr Shiladitya Bose, who is attached to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Bengaluru, in a case of assault filed by call centre worker Vikas Kumar in the wake of a road rage incident near Old Madras Road.
“Respondent No.1 shall not take any coercive action and shall not summon the petitioner without following due procedure of law. The petitioner shall cooperate with the investigation,” a single-judge bench of the high court said in its order. The court also said that the police “shall not submit the charge sheet without leave of this court”.
A counter-complaint of assault and attempt to murder was filed by Kumar against the IAF officer, and a First Information Report (FIR) was registered on Monday night. Kumar’s complaint said Wg Cdr Bose claimed to be in the Air Force and warned
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