Karnataka High Court Prevents Police Action Against IAF Wing Commander in Road Rage Case
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Synopsis
The Karnataka High Court has prohibited police from taking coercive actions against IAF Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose, who is accused of serious charges, including attempt to murder, stemming from a road rage incident involving a bike rider.
Key Takeaways
- Karnataka High Court intervenes in road rage case.
- IAF officer accused of serious charges including attempt to murder.
- Police instructed to follow due process in investigation.
- Incident raises concerns over language and regional identity.
- IAF pledges cooperation with local authorities.
Bengaluru, April 26 (NationPress) The Karnataka High Court has instructed the state police to refrain from taking any coercive measures against Shiladitya Bose, the Wing Commander of the Indian Air Force (IAF), who faces serious allegations, including attempt to murder, for violently assaulting a motorcyclist during a road rage incident.
The court issued a conditional interim order, mandating that the police must not summon the accused without adhering to proper legal procedures. Furthermore, the bench emphasized that the police should not file a chargesheet against the IAF officer without prior court approval.
Justice Hemant Chandangoudar led the bench that delivered this ruling. The court urged the petitioner, Wing Commander Bose, to fully cooperate with the ongoing investigation. Bose has contested the registration of an FIR against him in the court.
This road rage case involves IAF Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose and S.J. Vikas Kumar, a biker employed at a call center.
Kumar was detained following Bose’s social media post, where he claimed to have been attacked for not speaking Kannada.
However, subsequent CCTV footage contradicted this, showing Bose overpowering Kumar and physically assaulting him.
After the video emerged, Kumar was granted bail.
The FIR against the Wing Commander includes charges under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including 109 (attempt to murder), 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt), 304 (forceful snatching), 324 (mischief), and 352 (intentional provocation).
The IAF characterized the incident as “unfortunate” and pledged complete cooperation with local authorities in the investigation.
In an official statement, the IAF remarked, “An unfortunate incident, involving an IAF officer, took place in Bengaluru (April 21). The IAF is assisting the local authorities in investigating and following up the case to its lawful resolution.”
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah previously remarked that the IAF officer involved in the road rage incident was disrespecting the pride and sentiments of Kannada speakers.
The incident is being handled by the Byappanahalli police station in Bengaluru.
Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar has reached out to Vikas Kumar, the local biker, concerning the road rage incident involving the IAF officer and assured him of fair treatment.
