A shocking case has emerged in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, where toll plaza employees allegedly installed a CCTV camera in a women's toilet to scan FASTag of passing vehicles for illegal toll tax collection.
In a bizarre incident, employees at a toll plaza in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, have been accused of installing a CCTV camera inside a women’s toilet to illegally collect toll taxes. The camera allegedly scanned the FASTag of vehicles passing through, including those using a nearby service road to avoid the toll plaza. Following the revelation, public outrage has erupted in the area, particularly due to the misuse of a restroom for such activities.
This unusual method was purportedly employed to monitor vehicles on the service road that runs parallel to the toll plaza, allowing operators to deduct toll charges from drivers attempting to evade the toll checkpoint. A viral video circulated on social media showcases the CCTV setup, raising serious questions about the ethical standards and integrity of the toll plaza’s operation. Citizens expressed their outrage over the violation of privacy and the dubious practices adopted by the toll operators.
As the community reacts to this scandal, it highlights broader issues around toll collection mechanisms and the potential for abuse. Law enforcement agencies are under pressure to investigate the incident thoroughly and hold those responsible accountable, emphasizing the need for regulatory oversight in such public infrastructure projects to prevent future misconduct.
