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Video: Asked To Pay Toll, Men In BMW Assault, Kidnap Staff In Bengaluru
On April 17, 2026, a group travelling in a BMW refused toll payment at the Kadatanamale Gate toll booth, claimed MLA-side protection, and assaulted two toll plaza employees. Deekshit, a colleague, was dragged into the car and assaulted; he was later dumped near Suradenapura Gate as the attackers fled in a BMW and a Toyota Fortuner. A police complaint led to a FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, with police actively seeking the accused; a video of the incident has surfaced.
Why It Matters
The case raises concerns about toll-plaza security and possible influence claims, with police continuing the investigation.
Timeline
2 Events
Video surfaces; FIR and ongoing police investigation
April 24, 2026
A video of the incident has surfaced showing the assault on the toll staff. Police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and a search effort to trace and arrest the accused is continuing.
Assault and kidnapping at Kadatanamale Gate toll booth
April 17, 2026
A BMW car approached the Kadatanamale Gate toll booth near Nelamangala around 1:30 am. The occupants refused to pay the toll, claimed they had neither FASTag nor cash, and asserted they were 'MLA-side people' who would not pay. Three men then attacked the toll employee, punching him and kicking him as he fell. Deekshit, a colleague, rushed to help and was assaulted, dragged into the BMW, and threatened with death if the toll was pursued. The attackers rammed through the toll barrier and fled in the BMW and a Toyota Fortuner that joined later. Deekshit was later dumped near Suradenapura Gate as the attackers escaped. A police complaint led to a FIR under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and a search is underway to trace and arrest the accused.