News/City Updates

Cab drivers attack Jonnada toll plaza workers at Visakhapatnam

A routine day at the Jonnada toll plaza in Bheemili Mandal, Bodametlapalem, Visakhapatnam, took a violent turn when an altercation between cab drivers and toll workers escalated into a physical confrontation, leaving multiple people injured.

The incident occurred on 2 October 2024, when a cab driver, travelling from Visakhapatnam to Vijayawada, refused to pay the toll fee. In response, the toll plaza staff captured a photograph of the cab, which triggered an argument between the driver and the toll workers. Tensions quickly rose as other cab drivers, in support of their colleague, joined in and ganged up on the toll plaza staff.

In the ensuing chaos, a toll worker sustained severe injuries, while two cab drivers were also hurt during the skirmish.

Local police swiftly responded to the situation, arriving at the Jonnada toll plaza in Bodametlapalem, Visakhapatnam to break up the fight and disperse the drivers. Authorities have since filed a case and launched an investigation into the incident.

As the investigation continues, the police have assured that appropriate action will be taken against those involved in the violence.

Read also: Protest against VSP privatisation echoes at Pawan meet in Tirupati

Stay tuned to Yo!  Vizag website and Instagram for more city and news updates.

Leave a Comment
Published by
Team Yo! Vizag

Recent Posts

A solid list of binge-watch worthy new OTT releases of this week!

The globally acknowledged All We Imagine As Light is making its debut this week! However,…

17 hours ago

7 movies to watch on New Year’s eve that will change you in 2025

New Year’s Eve is not just about resolutions and celebrations; it’s also a perfect time…

17 hours ago

Keep your New Year after party alive with these spots in Visakhapatnam!

Visakhapatnam is hosting one of the most exciting parties to end the year and dive…

19 hours ago

Free ride for women in buses from Ugadi likely

The much-awaited free bus ride scheme for women in Andhra Pradesh is likely to be…

19 hours ago

5 tourist places in & around Visakhapatnam for adventure seekers!

Are you one of the many tourists flocking to Vizag to celebrate New Year's Eve?…

19 hours ago

Nepal to set up a consulate in Visakhapatnam!

After Visakhapatnam was declared the second gateway to Nepal after Kolkata port, the country's sea…

23 hours ago