In a tragic incident, a car driver ran over a female toll personnel at the Kashi Toll Plaza situated on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway in Uttar Pradesh.
The incident, which occurred in the Partapur police station jurisdiction of Meerut, unfolded after the car was stopped at the toll plaza because the FASTag was missing in the vehicle.
The car driver and his friends enraged with the toll staff, verbally abused the female toll workers and then hit the toll supervisor Munisha Chaudhary, who was standing in front of the car, and dragged her to some distance.
ALSO READ: UP: Three Bank Employees Killed In Car Crash After Monkey Jumps In Front Of Car
Meanwhile, the toll supervisor fell on the car's hood after she was struck by the vehicle, sustaining injuries. She has been admitted to a private hospital and her condition is reportedly stable. The entire incident was captured on the CCTV cameras.
'It Is Distressing That A Life Is Endangered For Rs 160:' Toll Plaza's Manager
As per the reports of Aaj Tak, Amir Dhangar, the manager of Kashi Toll Plaza, expressed dismay over the incident, labeling it as shameful. He remarked, "It is distressing that a life is endangered over a mere Rs 160. A vehicle arrived with three to four occupants with no Fastag. When asked for payment, they denied arguing and fled with the car, striking toll supervisor Munisha in the process."
"Munisha is now undergoing treatment in the hospital. Our staff is deeply concerned. It is disheartening to see people resorting to such extreme measures over a small amount of money," he also said.
Toll workers have lodged a formal complaint against the car driver at the nearest Partapur police station. A police official confirmed that legal action will be taken based on the evidence provided by the CCTV footage.