Miscreants trash toll booth workers at Ghaziabad’s Bhojpur Toll Plaza
CCTV captured a violent assault at Ghaziabad's Bhojpur Toll Plaza after car passengers refused to pay. Locals allege recurring incidents and blame toll staff with criminal ties. Police are investigating, amid rising concerns over safety and lawlessness at toll plazas.
Ghaziabad:
The altercation unfolded at the Ramp Toll Plaza, situated within the Bhojpur police jurisdiction, after toll staff requested payment of the standard fee. Rather than comply, the car occupants turned aggressive, physically attacking the employees and hurling verbal abuse at them.
Ghaziabad is witnessing a disturbing surge in lawlessness, with another recent incident at the Bhojpur Toll Plaza casting a stark light on the growing impunity of local troublemakers. In broad daylight, a group of men travelling by car launched a violent assault on toll booth staff, an act caught entirely on CCTV camera.
Police arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and launched an investigation using the CCTV footage as evidence. Authorities confirmed that efforts are underway to identify those responsible and ensure legal action is taken.
Locals complain of toll companies hiring goons, provoking commuters
However, many in the local community suggest this attack is not an isolated event. Residents claim that clashes at the Ramp Toll Plaza have become alarmingly frequent. Some have gone as far as accusing the toll management of hiring individuals with criminal backgrounds, alleging that these men often intimidate or provoke commuters, leading to repeated confrontations.
The incident has reignited concerns about public safety and the apparent lack of effective enforcement, prompting renewed calls for tighter oversight and improved security measures at toll plazas across the region.
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