Mumbai Crime: Car Dealer Stabbed To Death In Ghatkopar Road Rage Incident; Hunt On For Accused Biker

Mumbai: A shocking incident unfolded in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area on Saturday afternoon when a young car dealer was brutally murdered in broad daylight following a road rage incident. The deceased has been identified as Zeeshan, a resident of the Parksite area in Vikhroli.

The tragic incident occurred around 2 PM on Sunday near the Vikhroli Traffic Chowky, under the jurisdiction of Pantnagar Police Station, where a car driver was fatally attacked after a verbal altercation. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police Vijaykant Sagar, the dispute began over reckless driving between two occupants of a car and a biker. The argument quickly escalated, and the man on the two-wheeler allegedly attacked the car driver, killing him on the spot. An FIR has been registered at Pantnagar Police Station, and efforts are underway to trace the unidentified biker involved in the assault. The incident has sent shockwaves through the area, highlighting the potential for road rage to turn deadly.

According to sources, the altercation took place around 2:30 PM when Zeeshan was travelling with friends in a car toward CST via Kurla. A heated argument broke out between Zeeshan and a man riding an Activa scooter, who was accompanied by a female pillion rider, allegedly over an overtaking manoeuvre.

Eyewitnesses stated that the argument escalated rapidly, and in a sudden act of violence, the Activa rider pulled out a chopper (large knife) and stabbed Zeeshan. The attack proved fatal, and Zeeshan succumbed to his injuries on the spot. The assailant fled the scene with the woman shortly after the incident.

Pantnagar Police have registered a case of murder against the unidentified attacker. A panchnama was conducted at the scene, and the body was sent for postmortem. Investigations are underway, and officers are scanning CCTV footage to trace the accused. Zeeshan was reportedly involved in the business of buying and selling second-hand cars. The incident has caused panic in the area, with locals shaken by the brazenness of the attack.