Pune: In a severe road rage incident on the Alankapurm to Dehu Phata road, a minor altercation between a bullet rider and a car driver escalated, resulting in a devastating injury.
The pillion rider on the bullet lost his arm after it struck an iron electric pole while attempting to overtake the car at high speed. The accident occurred on Tuesday (October 8) evening around 7:30 PM, and the incident is now under investigation by the Dighi police.
The confrontation began when the car lightly bumped into the bullet, bending its number plate. An argument ensued between the bullet rider and the car driver, which was initially defused by traffic police.
However, the situation escalated when the bullet rider called others to the scene and started pursuing the car, kicking at it in an attempt to stop the vehicle.
Despite the aggressive chase, the car driver, out of fear, did not halt. The bullet rider tried overtaking the car from the left side, but during the attempt, the pillion rider's arm struck a roadside iron electric pole, severing it completely from the shoulder.
Emergency medical assistance was provided immediately, and the injured youth was taken to a private hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment.
The situation escalated further when a group of youths continued to chase the car even after the accident. They eventually caught up with the vehicle at Dehu Phata, vandalizing it and mildly assaulting the car driver, according to police reports. The Dighi police are investigating the case thoroughly.
