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Shivpuri toll plaza dispute: Four arrested for alleged overcharging.
HeadlinesNow reports that a fresh controversy has erupted at the Purankhedi toll plaza in Shivpuri district. Four toll employees, including manager Sanju Goswami, have been arrested following a complaint by pilgrims returning from the Char Dham Yatra. The pilgrims allege they were assaulted and overcharged. The incident took place under the jurisdiction of the Kolargarh police station. According to the police complaint, the toll employees accused the bus of being overloaded and demanded an exorbitant fee of Rs. 3000. This led to a heated argument that escalated into a physical altercation, leaving several pilgrims injured. The Kolargarh police have registered a case against four known toll employees and four unidentified individuals based on the complaint filed by the affected pilgrims. Local residents have expressed their anger and frustration over this incident, calling for stricter regulation of toll plazas to prevent such exploitation in the future. This is not the first instance of complaints against this particular toll plaza. The Shivpuri administration is expected to take serious cognizance of the matter to ensure fair and transparent practices are followed by the toll plaza operators. The arrested individuals are currently under police custody and further investigations are underway. The incident highlights the need for increased monitoring of toll operations to prevent future incidents of harassment and overcharging of travelers, particularly those on religious journeys.Explore more: National News
