Chased, windows smashed, assault: Delhi man assaulted by two college students in Gurugram
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At a glance
- Two 22-year-old graduates were arrested for allegedly chasing, smashing car windows, and assaulting a Delhi man in Gurugram.
- The road rage incident occurred after the victim allegedly failed to yield to the students' speeding SUV.
- The victim suffered a shoulder injury and facial cuts, with a video of the assault helping police identify the accused.
Two 22-year-old business administration graduates were arrested within hours after a road rage incident in Gurugram, India. The pair allegedly chased a Delhi man for nearly a kilometer, smashed his car windows with a heavy stick, and assaulted him. The incident reportedly began when the victim failed to move aside for their speeding Mahindra Scorpio-N on Sohna Road.
The victim sustained a shoulder injury and facial cuts from shattered glass. Police confirmed the arrests and the recovery of the Scorpio, which featured a "fancy registration number." According to Gurugram Police, the altercation escalated after the victim did not give way, leading to vandalism, assault, and threats.
Authorities stated the accused were speeding and changing lanes aggressively. When they attempted to overtake the victim's car, they were unable to pass due to traffic congestion. This led to a verbal dispute, after which the accused pursued the victim's vehicle.
Upon intercepting the car, the two men exited their SUV armed with a heavy stick. They proceeded to smash all the windows of the victim's car before striking the driver's window and assaulting the occupant. The victim recorded a video of the assault, which has since circulated on social media and aided in the identification of the suspects.
After a verbal altercation over not giving way to a vehicle, in a case involving vandalism of the vehicle, assault, and threats, the Gurugram Police took swift action and arrested 02 accused within just a few hours. Scorpio vehicle used in the incident recovered.
Originally published by Hindustan Times. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.