Elderly man attacked for asking biker to slow down; dies
What's the story
A 65-year-old man in Hyderabad succumbed to severe head injuries after a motorbike rider attacked him. The victim, identified as Anjaneyulu, was assaulted on September 30 in the Alwal area after he asked the speeding biker to slow down. CCTV footage of the incident, spread widely on social media, shows the biker parking his motorcycle and attacking Anjaneyulu.
Assault details
Biker's aggressive response captured on CCTV
At the time of the attack, a woman, who is believed to be the biker's wife, was riding pillion while a child sat on the bike's fuel tank. In a fit of rage, the biker thrashes the elderly man, causing him to fall to the ground and suffer a severe head injury. Despite the wife's attempts to pacify him, the biker continued his attack on Anjaneyulu.
Twitter Post
Video of the road rage
A biker turns into a monster, #brutally attacked an elderly man to death, for asking the biker to slow down, captured on #CCTV.
— Surya Reddy (@jsuryareddy) October 17, 2024
An elderly man Anjaneyulu (65) was crossing the road near Sree Bakery at temple Alwal, under #Alwal ps limits, #Hyderabad , brutally attacked by a… pic.twitter.com/ub7GN6oZNX
Aftermath
Victim's family incurs significant medical expenses
After the assault, Anjaneyulu was rushed to a private hospital for treatment. His family said they incurred huge medical expenses in their efforts to save him, but he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. A case has been registered at Alwal Police Station under Cyberabad Police Commissionerate. The accused has been arrested and sent to judicial custody as investigations continue.