Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Truck Drivers Attempt to Run Over Inspection Team in Sonbhadra
In Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, truck drivers tried to avoid a mineral inspection by speeding through a checkpoint, nearly running over the inspectors.
The Mineral Department surveyor and police were conducting routine checks when the drivers, carrying illegal minerals, tried to escape.
To stop the trucks, the police threw stones.
The incident was recorded and shared online.
The police have filed a case against the drivers and started an investigation into the police actions.
Truck drivers attempted to evade inspection at a mining barrier.
The drivers reportedly tried to run over the inspection team.
Police responded by throwing stones at the trucks to stop them.
The incident was filmed and widely shared on social media.
A case has been registered against the truck drivers and an inquiry initiated.
- Who
- Truck drivers and Mineral Department surveyor Yogesh Shukla with police team.
- What
- Truck drivers attempted to run over an inspection team to avoid inspection; police responded with stone pelting.
- When
- Around 11:30 PM on Friday, September 12.
- Where
- Lodhi mining barrier in Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Truck drivers were carrying minerals without proper permits and tried to evade inspection.
Critics
Supporters
Police Action
Critics
Criticize the police for using stone pelting as an inappropriate method.
Supporters
Believe stone pelting was necessary to prevent harm in a dangerous situation.
- Incident Location
- Lodhi mining barrier, Robertsganj Kotwali area, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh
- Date of Incident
- September 12 (Friday)
- Time of Incident
- Around 11:30 PM
- Involved Parties
- Mineral Department surveyor Yogesh Shukla, police team, truck drivers
- Nature of Incident
- Truck drivers attempted to evade inspection; police responded with stone pelting.
- Legal Actions
- Case registered against truck drivers, departmental inquiry ordered.