Bengaluru man bites cop's finger after being caught without helmet

On a busy day near Wilson Garden 10th Cross in Bengaluru, an ordinary traffic stop took a dramatic turn when a man, identified as Sayyad Safi, was caught driving his scooter without a helmet. This seemingly minor infraction escalated into a shocking altercation that has since gained widespread attention.

The Incident

Sayyad Safi's encounter with the traffic police quickly turned confrontational as he vehemently protested against the violation notice. In a video circulating online, Safi can be seen engaging in a heated argument with the officers. As tensions escalated, he resorted to biting the finger of one of the constables in an attempt to retrieve his confiscated keys.

Syed Sharif biting traffic police in Bengaluru
He was caught riding bike without Helmet
Usually Police don’t ask for helmets to Jali topis in bengaluru pic.twitter.com/IZ9x2o5Iks

— Swathi Bellam (@BellamSwathi) February 13, 2024

Public Reaction

The video of Sayyad Safi's aggressive behavior has sparked outrage across social media platforms. Many have expressed shock and disdain at the brazen disregard for law enforcement and the violent nature of Safi's actions. 

Legal Consequences

Meanwhile, following the altercation, Sayyad Safi was promptly arrested by the authorities. He now faces serious charges, including assaulting a police officer on duty, criminal intimidation, and disturbing public peace.