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Crime
Gun Threat Over Fastag Recharge Dispute at Shahdol NH-43 Toll Plaza
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 05:16 PM
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A dispute over Fastag recharge at the Dhurwar toll plaza on NH‑43 in Shahdol escalated when a rider allegedly brandished a gun at toll staff, according to CCTV footage.
Police in Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh, received a complaint after a confrontation at the Dhurwar toll plaza on National Highway 43. The incident arose when a driver, riding a Thar, demanded a Fastag recharge and allegedly threatened toll officials by displaying a firearm.
Surveillance cameras captured the exchange, showing the individual pointing the weapon toward the staff before the situation escalated. Toll operators reported feeling intimidated and called the police for assistance.
Local authorities have opened an investigation into the alleged intimidation and have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. The toll plaza has been temporarily closed for safety checks while the probe continues.
No injuries were reported, and the Fastag recharge issue remains unresolved pending the outcome of the investigation. Officials have urged the public to refrain from using force in such disputes and to report any similar incidents promptly.
Surveillance cameras captured the exchange, showing the individual pointing the weapon toward the staff before the situation escalated. Toll operators reported feeling intimidated and called the police for assistance.
Local authorities have opened an investigation into the alleged intimidation and have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. The toll plaza has been temporarily closed for safety checks while the probe continues.
No injuries were reported, and the Fastag recharge issue remains unresolved pending the outcome of the investigation. Officials have urged the public to refrain from using force in such disputes and to report any similar incidents promptly.