Dash cam video shows Bengaluru man jumping in front of moving car

A chilling dash camera video captured by a resident of north Bengaluru has surfaced, showing a man jumping in front of a moving car near an underpass at night.
The incident, which occurred in Bengaluru’s Jakkur area, has caught the attention of the internet after the video was circulated on social media. The police in Sampigehalli were notified via Bengaluru City Police’s X (formerly Twitter) handle, and officials are expected to review the footage to determine the next course of action.

While reacting to the video, many X user highlighted the importance of dash cameras for road safety. A dash camera is a small camera that records what’s happening on the road while a vehicle is in motion.
While reacting to the video, many X users emphasised the importance of dash cameras for road safety. Some pointed out that the area where the incident occurred is a known hotspot for traffic rule violators. “It’s poorly lit after sunset, so this incident comes as no surprise,” one user noted.
The absence of street lights in the video also drew criticism, with several users blaming the “corrupt” government for the lack of proper infrastructure.
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On Saturday, Bengaluru witnessed yet another road rage incident that unfolded on Thanisandra Road at around 3.30 pm, when a couple, who took to social media to narrate the ordeal, said they found themselves grappling with both a hit-and-run and a supposedly lacklustre police response.
While driving, the couple was forced into a tense situation when a lorry, attempting to merge from the right, came dangerously close. Despite honking several times to alert the driver, their warning fell on deaf ears as the lorry collided with their vehicle, causing significant damage.
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