Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi
Udupi, Aug 14: Officials inspecting the proposed toll gate site at Kanchinadka were confronted by members of the Anti-Toll Protest Committee on Tuesday August 13.
Raghu L, executive engineer of the State Road Development Corporation, and Hemant Kumar, assistant engineer, visited the site for inspection. Upon learning of their visit, anti-toll activists gathered at the location.
The officials provided details of the toll project to the protest leaders. However, the activists firmly opposed the construction of the toll gate, stating they would not allow it under any circumstances. The situation escalated as the activists confronted the officials.
During the altercation, employees of the company responsible for the toll gate project engaged in a verbal spat with the protesters. The activists expressed their dissatisfaction with the company's staff, ultimately forcing them to leave the site. Police intervened, instructing the employees to depart the area in their vehicle, and attempted to pacify the protesters.
The police later recalled the officials, who attempted to provide further information. However, the protesters remained steadfast in their demand that the toll gate construction should not proceed.
Suhas Hegde, a leader of the Anti-Toll Protest Committee, announced that a large-scale protest would be organized within five days to demand the cancellation of the toll gate proposal.