Why was the lawyer's family assaulted at the Lodhi toll plaza?

The lawyer's family was allegedly assaulted by toll staff after a FASTag machine malfunctioned, causing a delay and leading to a heated exchange of words.

What action has been taken after the Sonbhadra toll plaza incident?

Following the incident, police registered an FIR and have arrested two accused toll plaza employees, Ramji Tiwari and Sarvesh Yadav.

How did the dispute start at the Lodhi toll plaza?

The dispute began when the toll plaza's FASTag machine failed to read a vehicle's details, causing a traffic backup and subsequent confrontation with the lawyer's family.

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Toll Plaza Staff Attack Lawyer's Family Over FASTag Glitch

2 Feb

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Summary

Toll staff allegedly assaulted a lawyer's family on Sunday.
The scuffle began after a FASTag machine failed to read a vehicle.
Police arrested two accused toll plaza employees following the incident.

Toll Plaza Staff Attack Lawyer's Family Over FASTag Glitch

On Sunday afternoon, a dispute at the Lodhi toll plaza on the Robertsganj-Chopan road in Sonbhadra escalated into an alleged assault on a lawyer's family by toll staff. The confrontation arose when the automated FASTag system failed to process a vehicle's payment, leading to a backup of traffic. Aarti Pandey, a lawyer from Robertsganj, along with her family members, approached the toll counter to inquire about the delay.

According to reports, an exchange of heated words ensued between the lawyer's family and the toll collection staff. The situation then reportedly turned physical, with toll plaza employees allegedly assaulting the lawyer's family members. The lawyer managed to record the incident on her mobile phone, which drew the attention and support of other vehicle occupants.