A 25-year-old man was allegedly murdered in a road rage incident in the Malad area of Mumbai on Saturday morning. The victim, who was riding a motorcycle, reportedly got into an argument with a taxi driver following him, which escalated into a violent attack.
The deceased has been identified as Shariq Ansari, who worked at a digital marketing firm in Malad West. The accused taxi driver has been identified as Satyendra Gupta (28). Police have arrested two accused in connection with the case — Satyendra Gupta and Sunil Pal.
According to the police, the incident took place at around 11:30 am on Saturday near Inorbit Mall, under Oshiwara Metro Station in Malad West. Ansari was riding his motorcycle while the taxi was following him. Both vehicles were travelling from Malvani via Link Road towards Andheri.
Police said an argument broke out between the victim and the taxi driver over driving near Mith Chowki Junction. The dispute soon escalated, and both drivers stopped their vehicles. The taxi driver reportedly got out of his vehicle, following which a scuffle broke out between the two.
During the altercation, the taxi driver allegedly took out a sharp object from his vehicle and attacked Ansari. The weapon struck Ansari in the chest and the back of his neck, leaving him critically injured.
Ansari was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors examined him and declared him dead on arrival.
After receiving information about the incident, Bangur Nagar Police rushed to the spot and took the accused into custody. Police have registered a murder case against the accused and arrested both Satyendra Gupta and Sunil Pal. Further investigation into the case is underway.