Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Ola Driver Allegedly Dragged On Car Bonnet In Navi Mumbai
An Ola driver named Praveen Pandey was allegedly attacked after a disagreement about overtaking.
The incident happened on Palm Beach Road in Navi Mumbai late Saturday night.
The other driver allegedly hit Pandey with an iron rod.
When the car began to leave, Pandey tried to stop it.
He ended up on the bonnet and held onto the windshield wipers.
The car allegedly continued for almost two kilometres.
Pandey recorded himself asking people to save him.
Police later registered a case, but they have not said whether the other driver was arrested.
Ola driver Praveen Pandey was allegedly struck with an iron rod during a road-rage incident on Palm Beach Road.
The confrontation reportedly began after an argument over overtaking between Pandey and an unidentified motorist.
Pandey allegedly landed on the car bonnet while trying to stop the vehicle from fleeing and was dragged for nearly two kilometres.
Pandey recorded a video during the ordeal, pleading for help while blood was visible on his face.
Police registered a case around 4:30 am Sunday after reported attempts to broker a compromise failed; the accused’s status remains undisclosed.
- Who
- Ola driver Praveen Pandey and an unidentified motorist were involved; police have not disclosed the motorist’s identity.
- What
- Pandey was allegedly hit with an iron rod and dragged on a moving car’s bonnet for nearly two kilometres.
- When
- The incident reportedly occurred late Saturday night, with the case registered around 4:30 am Sunday.
- Where
- The incident took place on Palm Beach Road in Navi Mumbai; Pandey later went to Nerul police station.
- Why
- The confrontation reportedly began with an argument over overtaking.
- Victim
- Praveen Pandey, an Ola driver
- Alleged weapon
- Iron rod
- Reported distance dragged
- Nearly two kilometres
- Location
- Palm Beach Road, Navi Mumbai
- Police station
- Nerul police station
- Case registration
- Around 4:30 am Sunday
- Accused status
- Police have not disclosed whether the accused was traced or arrested