Family chased by bikers on Hyderabad–Warangal highway, dashcam footage sparks outrage
A family travelling on the Hyderabad–Warangal highway was chased and harassed by six youths on motorcycles. Dashcam footage shared by the victim’s sister went viral, prompting police to launch an investigation.
Hyderabad: A family recently travelling in a car on the Hyderabad–Warangal National Highway allegedly faced a terrifying ordeal after a group of six youths on three motorcycles chased and repeatedly attempted to stop their vehicle.
The incident occurred on the night of June 21, when the family members were travelling from Ghatkesar towards Uppal. The youths allegedly followed the car from the Bibinagar area to the Ghatkesar Outer Ring Road stretch, repeatedly attacking the vehicle and trying to force it to stop, leaving the women and children inside frightened.
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The car driver dialled the police emergency helpline while trying to escape. By the time the police could respond, the family had reached the Outer Ring Road.
The incident came to light after the victim’s sister, Bhargavi, shared dashcam footage of the chase on Instagram, demanding strict action against the accused. The videos went viral on social media, prompting the police to initiate an investigation.
Bhargavi said people should not ignore such incidents and urged victims of road harassment to immediately approach the police and report the matter on social media.
She added that while her family was concerned about her posting the videos, she believed such offenders would continue to act with impunity unless they were exposed and punished.
Malkajgiri police have launched a search for the six youths involved and are examining the viral dashcam footage as part of the investigation.
