Zig-zag driving row: Biker gang drags cop out of car, assaults him, smashes vehicle; 14 arrested

Times of India Published Jul 2, 2026 Reviewed Jul 4, 2026 ✓ Reviewed by citations.press editors

Mankapur police arrested 14 individuals in connection with a road rage assault on traffic cop Kunal Singh near a shrine on Mankapur Road on June 28.

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Three of the 14 arrested individuals in the Mankapur road rage case have a prior crime record, according to senior inspector Haresh Kalsekar of Mankapur police station.

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Mankapur police arrested 14 individuals in connection with the assault of traffic cop Kunal Singh, including three with prior crime records, following a road rage incident on June 28.

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Traffic cop Kunal Singh, 35, attached to the MIDC branch, sustained injuries to his neck and back after being assaulted by a group of 8 bikers who blocked his path, hurled stones, and smashed his vehicle near Martin Nagar culvert on June 28.

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The assault on traffic cop Kunal Singh caused injuries to his neck and back, according to the article’s account of the incident.

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NAGPUR: Eight bikers on a wild romp, hours before midnight allegedly assaulted a traffic cop in civvies, wrecked his private vehicle and threatened to kill him following a frivolous traffic dispute near a shrine on Mankapur Road on June 28. Fourteen persons have been arrested.The cop, Kunal Singh, 35, attached to MIDC branch, was driving home when a group of motorcyclists with multiple pillion riders began zigzagging dangerously in front of his car, metres away from Martin Nagar culvert.

Many of the bikes were fitted with double moped axles. When Singh honked to alert them, the bikers initially gave way but soon accelerated ahead towards Mankapur Chowk. Just before the traffic signal, one of the bikers allegedly hit the rear of Singh's car. The situation escalated when the bikers blocked his path, formed an unlawful assembly, hurled abuses and issued death threats.

The group hurled stones at the cop's vehicle, smashed the rear trunk glass and dented the bonnet. As Singh stepped out to confront them, the mob assaulted him causing injuries on his neck and back. Residents intervened, forcing the bike gang to flee. Passersby noted a motorcycle's registration number that aided police.Mankapur police promptly registered an FIR and 14 accused were arrested after analysis of CCTV footage and appeals for witness information.

Senior inspector Haresh Kalsekar of Mankapur police station said three of 14 accused have a crime record.The road rage case comes after similar violent episodes plaguing Nagpur's busy stretches, particularly around Martin Nagar, Mankapur, and adjacent areas. Triple riding and aggressive behaviour at night have become recurring issues, often leading to confrontations, say sources.Senior officers have assured strict action and increased patrolling, while residents demand better traffic enforcement.Police have seized details of multiple bikes involved, including different brands and models, before the perpetrators were rounded up.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Nagpur | Silver Rate in Nagpur | Bank Holidays in Nagpur | Public Holidays in Nagpur | Petrol Price in Nagpur | Diesel Price in Nagpur | CNG Price in Nagpur | LPG Price in NagpurStay updated with the latest Nagpur news.

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