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Scooterist Assaults BEST Bus Driver in Shocking Road Rage Incident
29 Aug
Summary
- Scooterist accused bus driver of brushing his two-wheeler
- Scooterist entered bus and assaulted driver with helmet
- Incident occurred in Malad West, Mumbai on Thursday
On Thursday, August 24th, 2025, a shocking road rage incident unfolded in Malad West, Mumbai. According to the report, a scooterist accused a BEST bus driver of brushing his two-wheeler and proceeded to assault the driver.
The bus driver, Suresh Pawar, was operating a BEST bus from Malwani depot to Goregaon East around 8:15 PM when the incident occurred. After the bus stopped at Evershine Nagar bus-stop, a scooterist came up from behind, overtook the bus, and blocked its path. The scooterist then began yelling expletives at Pawar, accusing him of brushing his two-wheeler.
Moments later, the scooterist entered the bus from the front exit and used his helmet to assault Pawar on his shoulder and fingers. Noticing the commotion, the bus conductor stepped forward to intervene, but the scooterist threatened to hit him as well.
Pawar later sought medical treatment at a public hospital and filed a police complaint. The accused scooterist has been identified as 25-year-old Salman Khan, a Malwani resident. The Bangur Nagar Police have registered an FIR against him.
This disturbing incident highlights the growing problem of road rage in Mumbai and the need for greater awareness and enforcement to ensure the safety of all commuters.
