Rising road rage in Mumbai, Bengaluru: Traffic, temperament among key triggers, say experts
Mumbai/Bengaluru: Recent incidents of road rage in Mumbai and Bengaluru have brought the issue of traffic-related aggression to the forefront. Alarming scenes captured on CCTV have revealed the extent of violence on the streets, with some cases leading to serious injuries.
In a recent incident at the Abhilak Junction signal on New Link Road in Kandivali, two young men, Chotu Maniyar and Pratham Khillare, both 22, assaulted a 34-year-old priest, Ashishkumar Dubey, and his relative, Ajit Agnihotri, after their two-wheelers collided. The attackers used a knife and a bamboo stick in the confrontation.
Another viral video from Bengaluru showed a biker smashing the windscreen of a car after the driver applied the brakes without signaling. The incident injured a seven-month-old child inside the car, as the biker's rage escalated despite the couple's pleas.
Experts attribute such incidents to the high levels of stress and frustration experienced by drivers in congested cities like Mumbai, which has topped the global 'Driving Cities Index' for road rage incidents. Psychologists stress on the need for stricter penalties, increased surveillance, and self-care practices to address this growing urban challenge.
Dr. Rajan Bhonsle, a psychologist and couples counselor, highlighted that the pressure to reach destinations on time often leads to heightened aggression on the road. He noted that while some individuals maintain a calm demeanor despite domestic tensions, others with difficulty managing emotions are more susceptible to road rage.
With road rage incidents on the rise, experts urge drivers to practice patience and caution, particularly in highly congested urban areas.
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Raghuvanshi, spinners fire KKR to seven-wicket win over SRH
Hyderabad (PTI): The promising Angkrish Raghuvanshi (59) made a well-paced fifty as Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets in their IPL match here on Sunday.
Skipper Ajinkya Rahane (43) and Raghuvanshi added 84 runs for the second wicket as KKR overhauled SRH’s under-par 165 all out with ease.
Finn Allen made an aggressive 29 off 13 balls upfront to give KKR a brisk start.
Earlier, Travis Head made a belligerent 61 off 28 balls but KKR's spinners bowled well to restrict SRH to 165.
Mystery spinners Varun Chakravarthy (3/36) and Sunil Narine (2/31) wrecked SRH middle-order with controlled spells.
Along the way of his two-wicket burst in his fourth-over, Narine also completed 200 IPL wickets.
The spinner was the third bowler to achieve the feat after Yuzvendra Chahal and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Ishan Kishan made 42 off 29 balls.
Brief Scores:
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 165 all out in 19 overs (Travis Head 61, Ishan Kishan 42; Varun Chakravarthy 3/36, Sunil Narine 2/31).
Kolkata Knight Riders: 169/3 in 18.2 overs (Angkrish Raghuvanshi 59, Ajinkya Rahane 43).
