Road Rage Incident in Mumbai: Car Driver Booked for Assault and Criminal Intimidation

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A road rage incident took place in Mumbai's Bandra area on Sunday evening when a car driver allegedly attacked a motorcycle rider with a paver block after a heated argument. The complainant, Sushant Kisan Mahadik, a 29-year-old security guard, was on his way to work when the incident occurred. The accused, Sameer Merchant, a 38-year-old interior designer, has been booked for assault and criminal intimidation by the Bandra police.

Key Takeaways:

  • The incident occurred at Lucky Junction on SV Road in Bandra (West) around 6:45 pm on Sunday evening.
  • The complainant, Sushant Kisan Mahadik, had stopped at a signal behind the accused's car, and after the signal turned green, he moved forward, ready to accelerate.
  • The car in front of him reversed and hit his bike, leading to a confrontation between Mahadik and the car driver, Sameer Merchant.
  • The argument escalated, and Merchant allegedly picked up a paver block from the roadside and hit Mahadik with it.
  • The passersby intervened and rushed Mahadik to the Bhabha hospital, where he received treatment for his injuries.
  • The Bandra police have booked Merchant for assault and criminal intimidation.
  • The incident highlights the growing issue of road rage in Mumbai, with increasing cases of violence on city roads.

Statistics:

  • 6:45 pm: The time when the incident occurred at Lucky Junction on SV Road in Bandra (West).
  • 29: The age of the complainant, Sushant Kisan Mahadik.
  • 38: The age of the accused, Sameer Merchant.
  • 2: The number of vehicles involved in the incident (car and motorcycle).

Sources:

  • "Mud-slinging at Havmor ad on social media: It's GD's turn now". The Indian Express. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  • "Incidences of road rage on the rise, especially in Mumbai". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 June 2022.