Bengaluru, May 7: In a shocking incident, a 33-year-old cab driver died in his sleep under mysterious circumstances at his residence in Bengaluru after allegedly being assaulted by a man. The incident occurred shortly after midnight on Sunday, May 5. Hours before his untimely death, the deceased was involved in a road rage altercation.

According to the Times of India report, the deceased was identified as Prabhuram Prasad. As per the police complaint lodged by Prasad's family, the altercation began when Prasad, who was reportedly under the influence of alcohol, stopped his motorcycle in the middle of the road to investigate a noise coming from the wheel. Anil's wife, who was driving behind him, honked at Prasad to clear the way for her vehicle. Prasad's refusal to move sparked a heated exchange between the two. Bengaluru Horror: Man Collapses, Dies at Hospital After Friend Inserts Nozzle of Powerful Blow-Dryer Into His Rectum in Sampigehalli; Accused Arrested.

Man Dies in Sleep After Being Slapped in Road Rage Incident

The situation escalated when Prasad followed Anil's wife to her residence after she dared him to continue the argument there. Upon arrival, Anil, a local realtor and the accused in the police complaint, confronted Prasad and allegedly slapped him multiple times for his behaviour towards his wife. Bengaluru Shocker: Unable to Cope Up With Break Up, Youth Dies by Suicide in Hebbagodi; Girlfriend Absconding, Say Police.

Local residents intervened, and Prasad eventually returned home. He retired to bed around 10 pm. but was found unresponsive when his mother, Vijayalakshmi, attempted to wake him at 1 am. He was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Vijayalakshmi has since filed a formal complaint against Anil, holding him responsible for the assault on Prasad, which the family believes led to his death. The police have initiated a preliminary investigation into the matter.

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