BHOPAL: An car driver allegedly pointed a pistol at a biker following a minor collision near New Market signal on Oct 27. TT Nagar police registered a suo motu case against the man on Friday.According to police, the incident occurred around 7.30pm when a car driver allegedly hit a bike from behind. The biker, who is also a blogger, was recording his ride using a camera mounted on his motorcycle.A minor collision triggered an argument, during which the car driver allegedly got out, abused the biker and pulled out a pistol from his trousers before threatening to kill him.The biker initially approached TT Nagar police but later withdrew his complaint.However, after a video of the incident went viral on social media, police took cognisance and registered a case against the unidentified driver on charges of rash driving, hurling abuses and threatening with a pistol under BNS and Arms Act.Police said the car is registered at an address in Raslakhedi, Bhanpur.Efforts are underway to contact its owner and identify the driver.Investigators will also verify whether the weapon was a licensed firearm, an illegal weapon or a dummy pistol. Police said the incident, which took place on a public road, caused concern over public safety.
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