3 min readBengaluruJul 7, 2026 04:23 PM IST
First published on: Jul 7, 2026 at 11:18 AM IST
Three men were arrested Tuesday for allegedly chasing and assaulting a family on the Bengaluru–Mysuru Expressway following a minor collision late Sunday near Karnataka’s Srirangapatna.
According to the Maddur police, Sagar, a Bengaluru resident, was travelling with his wife, two children, and his mother when an argument reportedly broke out with occupants of two other cars over overtaking on the service road near Srirangapatna.
While Sagar and his family continued their journey, the other vehicles allegedly chased them. When they reached the Maddur flyover, the group allegedly intercepted the family’s car, forcing it to stop before launching a violent assault.
“The accused have been identified as Santhosh, Arun Kumar, and Abhishek, who are all cab drivers. The incident began near Srirangapatna, where the family’s car allegedly made slight contact with a yellow-board cab, causing minor scratches,” a police officer said.
The family and the accused were on their way to Bengaluru.
Attack captured on camera
The assault, captured on a dashcam of a passing vehicle, has since gone viral on social media, raising concerns over commuter safety on the expressway.
The 52-second video shows a Maruti Suzuki Alto moving alongside other vehicles before stopping on the road. Shortly after, a group of men is seen surrounding the car, opening the driver’s door, and assaulting the person behind the wheel.
The police said Sagar was struck on the head with a jack rod, causing serious injuries. His wife and mother repeatedly pleaded with the attackers to stop, but they continued to assault him.
Sagar’s son, who tried to shield his father and begged the attackers to stop, was also allegedly assaulted, with the accused twisting his arm.
The Maddur police said a team reached the spot after receiving information about the incident, rescued the family, and brought the situation under control.
The police took the injured to a hospital for treatment and registered a case at the Maddur Police Station.
A family travelling in a Maruti Suzuki Alto was allegedly assaulted after their vehicle was intercepted by a group of men. 
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