In Bengaluru, a road rage incident led to severe injury for a businessman after his car unintentionally splashed rainwater on another vehicle. The enraged driver of the other car attacked Jayant Shekhar, biting his finger so severely that it required surgery. Police are now searching for the assailant and his female companion, who also threatened the victim and his family.
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