Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Retired Army Officer Denied Toll Exemption in Karnataka
A retired Army officer named Shyamaraj, who uses a wheelchair, was stopped and humiliated at a toll plaza in Karnataka.
He showed his documents to get a toll exemption, but the staff didn't believe him at first.
The officer shared a video of the incident on social media, which many people saw.
The toll staff later said they were confused and sorry for what happened.
The officer was upset because he has always been able to cross tolls before without any problems.
The incident happened in the evening around 9 pm.
Retired Army Commander Shyamaraj was denied toll exemption at Sasthan Toll Plaza in Karnataka.
The wheelchair-bound officer was humiliated and showed his documents to prove his exemption.
The incident occurred on the eve of Republic Day around 9 pm and was shared on social media.
Toll staff apologized, citing confusion over document verification as the reason for the delay.
The officer expressed disappointment, stating he had never faced such issues at other tolls.
- Who
- Retired Army Commander Shyamaraj
- What
- Denied toll exemption and humiliated by toll plaza staff
- When
- Republic Day eve, around 9 pm
- Where
- Sasthan Toll Plaza, National Highway-66, Udupi, Karnataka
- Why
- Confusion over document verification
- Officer's Name
- Shyamaraj
- Location
- Sasthan Toll Plaza, National Highway-66, Udupi, Karnataka
- Date of Incident
- Republic Day eve
- Officer's Status
- Retired Army Commander, wheelchair-bound
- Toll Staff's Response
- Apologized after delay in document verification
- Time of Incident
- 9 pm
Sources
Ex-Army Officer On Wheelchair Says He Didn't Get Exemption At Karnataka Toll Plaza
'Not Eligible': Wheelchair-Bound Ex-Army Officer Alleges 'Humiliation' at Karnataka Toll, NHAI Clarifies Exemption Rules
War Hero Stopped at Karnataka Toll? Specially-Abled Army Officer Alleges 'Harassment' on R-Day Eve | VIDEO
Disabled Army Veteran Alleges Harassment At Karnataka Toll Plaza; NHAI Issues Clarification
Karnataka: Toll staff accused of harassing wheelchair-bound veteran who fought in Operation Parakram
