Four individuals have been arrested in Meerut for allegedly performing dangerous stunts and driving recklessly on the Ganga Expressway, leading to a confrontation with toll plaza staff.
Key Points
- Four men arrested for performing dangerous stunts on the Ganga Expressway in Meerut.
- The accused allegedly drove recklessly and misbehaved with toll plaza staff.
- Police identified the accused using CCTV footage after a complaint was filed.
- Luxury vehicles used in the incident, including Mahindra Scorpio SUVs and a Hyundai Verna, have been seized.
Four men were arrested for allegedly performing dangerous stunts, driving on the wrong side and misbehaving with toll plaza staff on the Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut district, police said on Thursday.
Reckless Driving and Misbehaviour at Toll Plaza
According to police, the incident took place around 1 am on May 27 at the Khadkhadi toll plaza under Kharkhauda police station limits, where the accused allegedly drove luxury vehicles recklessly for nearly 200 metres while recording videos and photographs.
The youths also allegedly misbehaved with toll plaza employees and refused to pay the toll fee, police said.
Legal Action and Investigation
Based on a complaint lodged by Khadkhadi toll plaza project manager Amit Ketkar, a case was registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Police said three teams were formed immediately after the incident and the accused were identified with the help of CCTV footage.
Accused Identified and Vehicles Seized
The arrested accused were identified as Tanishq, a resident of Jurranpur, Harsh of Bhopal Bihar Garh Road, Yuvraj of Chandpa and Vikrant of Dhanauta.
Police said two Mahindra Scorpio SUVs, one Mahindra Thar and a Hyundai Verna car used in the incident have been seized.
