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FIR registered after NHAI team attacked during attempt to close illegal highway cut in Kaushambi
An NHAI team was attacked while attempting to seal an illegal highway cut near a roadside dhaba in Kokhraj, Kaushambi on May 6. A complaint was lodged, and the police registered an FIR on May 8 against the dhaba owner and about 50 unidentified individuals. Authorities said the investigation is underway.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights enforcement challenges around unauthorised highway modifications and raises concerns about road safety and potential obstruction of national infrastructure projects.
Timeline
2 Events
FIR registered against dhaba owner and about 50 unidentified accused
May 8, 2026
Based on the complaint filed by NHAI incident manager Pradeep Kumar, Kokhraj police registered an FIR on the night of May 8 against the said dhaba owner and around 50 unidentified accused. Kokhraj SHO Chandrabhushan Maurya stated that an investigation is underway and action will be taken against those involved based on the findings.
NHAI team attacked during attempt to seal illegal highway cut near Jaiswal Dhaba
May 6, 2026
An NHAI team, acting on instructions from traffic officials, reached the site near Jaiswal Dhaba in Kokhraj on May 6 to seal an illegal highway cut flagged during an inspection. Circle officer (traffic) Santosh Singh had spotted the cut and informed NHAI incident manager Pradeep Kumar. The NHAI team proceeded to seal the opening, but the dhaba owner arrived with nearly 50 unidentified persons who allegedly abused and assaulted the team, forcing them to halt the work. A complaint was subsequently lodged at Kokhraj police station by Kumar.