Disabled war hero asked to pay toll despite showing documents in K’taka, NHAI responds
In a shocking incident, a disabled war hero was asked to pay toll at a plaza in Karnataka, despite showing documents of exemption. The incident has sparked outrage and raised questions about the treatment of war heroes in the country. The ex-Para SF commando, who suffered injuries in an operation and got disabled, was asked to pay toll at the Sasthan toll plaza in Udupi, Karnataka. What’s even more surprising is that he wasn’t asked to pay toll at earlier plazas, despite traveling with the same documents.
The war hero, who wishes to remain anonymous, said that he was traveling from one place to another when he was stopped at the Sasthan toll plaza. He showed his documents, which included his disability certificate and exemption letter, to the toll attendant. However, to his surprise, the attendant asked him to pay the toll fee. The war hero was taken aback by the demand and argued with the attendant, explaining that he was exempt from paying toll under the government’s rules.
Despite his explanations, the attendant refused to budge and insisted that the war hero pay the toll. The war hero was left with no choice but to pay the toll, but not before expressing his disappointment and frustration at the treatment he received. He said that he had traveled through several toll plazas earlier, but was never asked to pay toll. He wondered why he was being asked to pay toll now, despite showing the same documents.
The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with many people expressing their anger and disappointment at the treatment of the war hero. Many have demanded that the government take action against the toll attendant and ensure that war heroes are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve.
In response to the incident, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has clarified its stand on the issue. The NHAI said that the toll fee exemption applies only to serving Army personnel on official duty. The NHAI tweeted, “Toll fee exemption applies only to serving Army personnel on official duty.” The response has been met with criticism, with many people arguing that the exemption should also apply to disabled war heroes who have served the country.
The incident has raised questions about the treatment of war heroes in the country. Many have argued that war heroes, especially those who have been disabled in the line of duty, should be treated with respect and dignity. They should be exempt from paying toll and other fees, as a token of appreciation for their service to the country.
The government has introduced several schemes and initiatives to support war heroes and their families. However, incidents like this highlight the need for more to be done. The government needs to ensure that war heroes are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve, and that they receive the benefits and exemptions they are entitled to.
In conclusion, the incident of the disabled war hero being asked to pay toll despite showing documents of exemption is a shocking one. It highlights the need for more to be done to support war heroes and ensure that they are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve. The government needs to take action to prevent such incidents in the future and ensure that war heroes receive the benefits and exemptions they are entitled to.
The NHAI’s response to the incident has been met with criticism, and it remains to be seen how the government will respond to the incident. One thing is clear, however – war heroes deserve to be treated with respect and dignity, and the government needs to do more to support them.
As the country continues to debate the issue, one thing is clear – the treatment of war heroes is a matter of national importance. The government needs to take action to ensure that war heroes are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve, and that they receive the benefits and exemptions they are entitled to.
The incident has sparked a national debate on the treatment of war heroes, and it remains to be seen how the government will respond. However, one thing is clear – the country owes a debt of gratitude to its war heroes, and it is time to pay it back.
In the meantime, the war hero who was asked to pay toll despite showing documents of exemption remains disappointed and frustrated. He hopes that the government will take action to prevent such incidents in the future and ensure that war heroes are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve.
News source: https://x.com/NHAIROBengaluru/status/2015805264314986909
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