Viral Clip Shows Biker Threatening Car Driver With Knife on Bengaluru Road

Dashboard camera footage from a car has captured a Bengaluru road rage incident in Whitefield. A biker is seen pointing a knife at a car driver during peak traffic. The clip spread quickly online. Police say they are examining the footage and registration details.

The video shows the biker stopping ahead of the car at a traffic light near Nexus Shantiniketan Mall. The rider, identified as Arbaaz Khan, then steps off the bike holding a knife. The bike’s registration number appears as KA53JB3274 in the footage.

Bengaluru road rage incident details and sequence

According to the dashcam recording, the argument started after a close call while overtaking. The car and the two-wheeler almost collided on a narrow stretch. Both vehicles then halted at the next signal. At that point, Arbaaz Khan walked towards the car, knife visible, and began shouting abuses.

Bengaluru road rage incident and police response

The biker is heard using expletives at the driver while standing beside the car window. The confrontation takes place in the middle of busy evening traffic. Other vehicles appear stuck behind them. The clip has gone viral across social media platforms, drawing many comments about safety on Bengaluru roads.

Bengaluru road rage incident highlighted on social media

One X user posted the clip and tagged Bengaluru traffic authorities. The post read: "@dcpwhitefield @BlrCityPolice @CPBlr Person riding KA53JB3274 (registered in the name of Arbaz Khan) openly brandishing dagger in traffic opposite Nexus Shantiniketan Mall at around 6PM on Jan 16th, 2026. Roadraging, abusing and threatrning. @karnatakaportf pic.twitter.com/6H5TQq7LJD— A Reddy (@reddy1076333) January 16, 2026". Police contacted this user to collect more information.

Officers stated that they have “taken note” of the Bengaluru road rage incident and are validating the video. With the number plate visible, police said they plan to act against the rider named in the records. The case adds to recent concerns over violent behaviour during traffic disputes in the city.