Video: Car rams Bengaluru housing society gate, security guard has narrow escape

A car allegedly rammed an apartment gate in Bengaluru as a security guard tried to open it. CCTV footage shows the guard being knocked down and narrowly escaping serious injury.The security guard was knocked down with a mild impact of the gate after the car rammed it. (Screengrab)A security guard in Bengaluru narrowly escaped serious injury after a car rammed into the main gate of a residential apartment complex in the early hours of Sunday, prompting a police inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident.The incident reportedly took place around 1:42 am on Sunday. According to preliminary information, the guard stepped out to open the gate as a car approached the entrance.Seconds later, the vehicle raced forward and crashed into the gate, knocking the guard to the ground.CCTV footage of the incident, now widely circulated on social media, captures the sequence of events. The video shows the car approaching the apartment entrance while the guard moves towards the gate to let it in.As the gate begins to open, the vehicle suddenly accelerates and strikes the entrance structure. The impact throws the guard aside and the car continues through the gate before coming to a halt inside the premises.The guard is seen quickly getting back on his feet and moving away, appearing to have escaped with minor injuries.The footage was shared online with posts tagging Bengaluru Police, drawing significant public attention.Investigators are examining whether the driver lost control of the vehicle or intentionally drove into the gate and attempted to run over the security guard.Bengaluru Police sources told India Today that the investigators are trying to identify the exact turn of events that led to the incident and gather further details about the driver.Officials are expected to review the CCTV footage and record statements from those present before deciding on further legal action.Further investigation is currently underway, they added.- EndsPublished On: Aug 11, 2026 16:23 IST