Bengaluru, April 22: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said the IAF officer, who was involved in a road rage case in the capital city, was provoking the pride and sentiments of Kannada-speaking people. The road rage incident on Monday involved the Indian Air Force Wing Commander and a biker, who is a call centre employee. CM Siddaramaiah issued a press statement on Tuesday, saying, 슬롯사이트œThe Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose, who assaulted Kannadiga Vikas Kumar over a minor vehicle touch incident in Bengaluru슬롯사이트™s CV Raman Nagar, has now taken to social media to make baseless accusations against Karnataka and Kannadigas, provoking the pride and sentiments of the Kannada-speaking people.슬롯사이트�

The CM further stated that Kannadigas take pride in their mother tongue, but they are not arrogant. It is not in the nature of Kannadigas to physically attack or insult others over language issues without any reason. The land of Karnataka has a rich culture of treating everyone who settles here with respect, regardless of which part of the country they come from, and embraces them as fellow Kannadigas. History stands testimony to this inclusive spirit. Twist in IAF Officer 'Assault' Case: CCTV Footages Show Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose Constantly Attacking Biker, Bengaluru Cop Says 'Incident Not Related To Language or Region'.

"It is truly regrettable that some national media outlets, forgetting their responsibilities and professional ethics, have taken one person슬롯사이트™s unverified claims and tarnished the reputation of the entire state of Karnataka. This has deeply hurt the sentiments of every Kannadiga, the CM stated. "Kannadigas must not take the law into their own hands in response to provocation or agitation. The Government of Karnataka, elected by Kannadigas, is in place to ensure justice. Regarding yesterday슬롯사이트™s (April 21) incident, I have directed the Police Commissioner to take appropriate legal action against the culprits, regardless of their position or designation. The state government is treating this matter with utmost seriousness and is committed to ensuring justice for the person who has been wronged,슬롯사이트� he emphasised.

Earlier, Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose released a video on Monday, in which he claimed that an atrocious incident had taken place when he had a flight to catch in the morning as he was heading to Kolkata. 슬롯사이트œMy father needed to be admitted to the hospital for surgery. My wife Madhumita was driving me around 6.30 am on Monday to drop me at the bus stop,슬롯사이트� he said. 슬롯사이트œSuddenly, from the right side, a bike came and stopped in front of our car. I will share the dash cam video too. He parked his bike, stood in front of our car wearing a helmet, holding his keys, and started saying things in Kannada about 슬롯사이트˜you DRDO people슬롯사이트�. When he saw my wife driving, he came to my side and started arguing,슬롯사이트� the officer stated.

슬롯사이트œWhat shocked me was that local people -- Kannada-speaking elders -- were watching. Some told the bike rider he was wrong and should leave. But many of them, locals, supported him. They held my hand. That guy even bit me,슬롯사이트� the Wing Commander alleged. 슬롯사이트œIt슬롯사이트™s atrocious. I am stronger and more powerful; I could have done anything to him. He came prepared -- with keys in hand, wearing a helmet -- clearly wanting to escalate the situation. God knows what would have happened if my wife had been alone. I슬롯사이트™m very worried now because my wife and child are still alone in Bengaluru,슬롯사이트� the Wing Commander claimed. Indian Air Force Officer Attacked, His Wife Abused by Kannada-Speaking Individuals in Bengaluru; FIR Registered After Videos Surface.

슬롯사이트œThis happened in the heart of the city, in the DRDO area. I believe the authorities will take action. I have the vehicle number. I lost many things. But the main concern is my wife and child, who are alone in Bengaluru,슬롯사이트� he maintained.

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