BHOPAL : MLA Surendra Singh Baghel turned emotional in the House on Tuesday during a discussion on a calling attention motion regarding brawl at a Toll tax check post that took place four months ago.
Baghel turned emotional while narrating the incident. He said when he was on his way to Manpur on Laber Road, a dispute took place at Durjanpura Toll check post over payment of toll tax. Despite him introducing himself as MLA, attempt to take toll tax was made and the employees at check post beat him up. Baghel said caste based remarks were also made during the incident. Baghel alleged that police also showed carelessness in taking action in FIR. He claimed that no action has been taken under SC-ST Act and the officials at toll tax check post were not made accused in the FIR.
Several MLAs spoke in favour of Baghel and demanded to cancel the license of collecting toll tax. MLA Jitu Patwari expressed grief on the incident with Baghel. He demanded to cancel the tender of toll tax. Finally, TI Shivakant Dubey was suspended for showing carelessness in taking action. Home minister Babulal Gaur also announced in the House of lodging FIR against toll officer.