Road rage incident in Ahmedabad: Car window smashed, mobile damaged

Travellers of a Swift Dzire allegedly threatened occupants of another car and caused damages worth ₹10,000 in a road rage incident in Ahmedabad’s Ranip area last week.  

The complainant, Pritiben Mehta, a resident of Krishnanagar Society in New Vadaj, lodged a complaint at Ranip police station on Friday. She recounted the events on the night of December 28, 2024, when she, her husband Bharatbhai, and a relative, Rinaben Joshi, were driving home after a visit to a local garden.  

According to Pritiben, the altercation began near Subhash Bridge when the driver of the Swift Dzire accused them of unnecessary honking. The situation quickly escalated as the driver, accompanied by two other men in the car, began swearing and threatening them.  

One of the men retrieved an iron pipe from their vehicle and smashed the front window of Pritiben’s car, causing damage estimated at ₹5,000. When Pritiben attempted to record the incident on her mobile phone, another man in the group knocked the device out of her hands, damaging its screen. The total damage, including the car window and mobile phone, was estimated at ₹10,000.  

The aggressors fled the scene in their car after issuing further threats. The incident traumatised Pritiben’s young son, who was present in the vehicle at the time.  

Initially, Bharatbhai approached the Ranip police post for help. Later, a detailed complaint was formally registered at Ranip police station under various sections of the Indian Penal Code.  

Police officials confirmed that an investigation is underway. “We are thoroughly investigating the matter and will ensure that the accused are brought to justice,” said a senior officer.