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Crime
Engineer alleges extortion after accident near Hebbal flyover in Bengaluru
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 06:48 AM
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An engineer says he was forced to pay money after a crash near Bengaluru's Hebbal flyover, turning a traffic incident into an alleged extortion case.
A traffic accident occurred near the Hebbal flyover in Bengaluru, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. According to a report in The Times of India, an engineer who was present at the scene alleges that he was subsequently approached by individuals demanding money, effectively turning the incident into an extortion ordeal.
The engineer claims that the demand was made shortly after the crash, while police and rescue teams were still on site. He says he was threatened with potential obstruction of the investigation if he refused to comply.
Local authorities have been alerted to the allegation, and police are reportedly looking into the matter to determine whether any criminal activity accompanied the accident response. No further details on injuries or vehicle damage have been released at this stage.
The case highlights concerns about the safety of first‑responders and the potential for opportunistic crimes in the aftermath of road accidents in busy urban corridors.
The engineer claims that the demand was made shortly after the crash, while police and rescue teams were still on site. He says he was threatened with potential obstruction of the investigation if he refused to comply.
Local authorities have been alerted to the allegation, and police are reportedly looking into the matter to determine whether any criminal activity accompanied the accident response. No further details on injuries or vehicle damage have been released at this stage.
The case highlights concerns about the safety of first‑responders and the potential for opportunistic crimes in the aftermath of road accidents in busy urban corridors.