CCTV Footage Shows Air Force Officer Assaulting Biker in Bengaluru Road Rage Incident

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🎥 CCTV Footage Contradicts Officer’s Allegations

Bengaluru | April 22, 2025:
A routine road rage incident turned into a controversy after CCTV footage revealed that an Air Force officer assaulted a biker in Bengaluru’s Indiranagar locality on April 21.

Initially, the officer claimed he had been attacked, and filed an FIR accordingly. However, video footage shows the officer stopping his vehicle, aggressively confronting the biker, and launching a physical assault.

The biker, identified as Pratik Rao, sustained minor injuries. Following the footage going viral, police have put the case under review.

🚨 FIR Under Review, IAF Orders Internal Inquiry

Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayananda stated, “We are re-verifying the FIR in light of the footage. All sides will be heard.”
The Indian Air Force has also issued a statement, confirming a disciplinary inquiry will be initiated.

Public outrage grew after clips of the incident flooded social media. Activists have raised concerns about abuse of power by uniformed personnel in civilian environments.

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🌐 Public Reaction and Accountability Demands

The hashtags #AirForceRage and #JusticeForBiker are now trending across X and Instagram.
Citizens are demanding swift action and transparency, calling this a “clear case of misuse of rank.”
Legal experts say the officer could face IPC charges under sections 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) and 506 (criminal intimidation).

Meanwhile, Rao’s family has approached legal counsel and is preparing to file a counter-complaint.

❓ FAQ (People Also Ask)

Can a civilian file an FIR against a defence officer?
Yes, if the incident occurs outside military duty or jurisdiction, civilians can seek legal redress under IPC.

Is CCTV footage valid in court?
Yes. CCTV footage is admissible evidence in criminal proceedings and often plays a key role in fact verification.