India, July 7 -- A 52-second video showing a group of men attacking a family travelling with children on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway has gone viral on social media, sparking outrage and renewed concerns over road safety on the corridor.

The footage, captured on the dashcam of a vehicle travelling behind the family's car, shows a Maruti Suzuki Alto being forced to stop on the highway, after which a group of men surround the vehicle, confront the driver and drag him out before assaulting him.

The incident reportedly took place around 10.30 pm on Sunday near Maddur during heavy traffic, Deccan Herald reported.

According to the report, three men have been arrested in connection with the incident after a complaint was filed by the drive...