Overview

• The doctor’s vehicle suffered multiple attacks including tyre punctures, body scratches and a mud-smeared windshield despite being parked in a permitted zone.
• His August 7 X post detailing the vandalism went viral and drew widespread advice to file a traffic police complaint and install CCTV surveillance.
• By August 9, no formal police report had been confirmed but public pressure intensified for the Bengaluru Traffic Police to investigate.
• The doctor says he will review dash-cam recordings to pinpoint the alleged offenders, whom he suspects are a retired couple living nearby.
• The incident highlights a citywide pattern of residents blocking public roads with cones and barricades, prompting demands for stricter enforcement