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Trawler Stalls on NH-30, 8‑km Jam in Mandla’s Bejadandi Area
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 09 Aug 2026, 10:36 AM
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A trawler parked across NH‑30 in Bejadandi, Mandla district, caused an 8‑km traffic jam that lasted nearly two hours. Truck drivers blamed the Regional Transport Office for alleged illegal levies, while police denied any misconduct and conducted a medical test on the driver.
A trawler that had parked across the entire width of National Highway 30 in Bejadandi, Mandla district, created an 8‑kilometre traffic jam that persisted for almost two hours. The obstruction halted not only private vehicles but also an ambulance that was on its way to a nearby hospital.
Truck drivers, frustrated by the delay, accused the Regional Transport Office of collecting illegal fees. They claimed the incident was a protest against alleged over‑charging. The police, however, stated that no such allegations were substantiated and that the RTM had no involvement in the blockage.
After the jam cleared, authorities conducted a medical examination of the trawler’s driver. No injuries were reported, and the driver was released after the test. The incident prompted a review of traffic management protocols on NH‑30.
The local transport department has announced that it will monitor the area more closely to prevent future disruptions. The incident has drawn attention to the need for clearer signage and enforcement of road‑use regulations in the region.
Truck drivers, frustrated by the delay, accused the Regional Transport Office of collecting illegal fees. They claimed the incident was a protest against alleged over‑charging. The police, however, stated that no such allegations were substantiated and that the RTM had no involvement in the blockage.
After the jam cleared, authorities conducted a medical examination of the trawler’s driver. No injuries were reported, and the driver was released after the test. The incident prompted a review of traffic management protocols on NH‑30.
The local transport department has announced that it will monitor the area more closely to prevent future disruptions. The incident has drawn attention to the need for clearer signage and enforcement of road‑use regulations in the region.