Man driving car attacks biker with axe for not moving aside despite heavy traffic

A traffic argument in east Delhi escalated into an alleged axe attack on a motorcyclist. The assault has highlighted another shocking case of road rage on the city's congested roads.

In Short

• Motorcyclist suffered serious injuries after dispute over traffic passage
• Accused allegedly attacked biker near Apsara Border after confrontation
• Police detained suspect, seized weapon and launched further investigation

A road rage incident in east Delhi turned violent after a car driver allegedly attacked a motorcyclist with a small axe following an argument over giving way in heavy traffic, police said on Monday. The biker, Moinuddin Mirza, 35, suffered serious injuries and was admitted to GTB Hospital.

Police said the accused has been detained and is being questioned. A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway.

According to police, the incident took place on Friday evening when Mirza, a resident of Dilshad Colony who works at a private bank in Noida, was returning home on his motorcycle after work. The trouble began on the Anand Vihar flyover, where traffic was moving slowly because of congestion.

Mirza alleged that a red Volkswagen Polo came up from behind and its driver kept honking and asking for way. He said he was unable to move aside because of the heavy traffic, which led to an argument between the two. The car driver then left the spot.

Police said they crossed paths again at around 5.40 pm near the Mohalla Clinic under the Apsara Border flyover. Mirza alleged that he stopped his bike and confronted the driver over the earlier argument, after which the man got out of the car and attacked him with a small axe with a fibre handle.

During the attack, the first blow hit Mirza's elbow and the second struck his left palm, causing a deep cut and heavy bleeding, police said.

After receiving information, Seemapuri police reached the spot and took the injured man to GTB Hospital. Police said blood samples from the spot and the weapon used in the attack have been seized and sent for forensic examination.

The incident, which began with an argument over giving way in traffic, left Mirza seriously injured, while police have detained the accused and are continuing their investigation.

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