Video of Rs 3 lakh 'extortion' from sand truck in Nagpur goes viral

Nagpur: A case of alleged extortion of Rs 3 lakh from a sand transport vehicle has come to light. A video of the incident has gone viral, causing a stir. The incident took place on Dabha Road, near Katol Naka in Nagpur.

The truck, number MH/40/CT/5389, was carrying sand loaded from Khekda Nala in Savner and had reached Ganesh Traders in Dabha to unload it. Some people had been following the truck and reached Ganesh Traders as well. They questioned the truck's owner, Suresh Khadse, and driver, Ramlal Gunde, about the sand in the truck. They alleged that the sand was being transported in violation of rules. It is alleged that they took Rs 3 lakh.

The video of the incident went viral on social media, creating an uproar. It is said that members of a newly formed union of sand transport owners are involved in the case. The video features a discussion about the alleged exchange of money. However, neither party has made any statement on the matter.

The atmosphere over sand transport in the district is already tense. Senior leaders and officials in the district are said to be controlling the sand mafia. Teams of the police, revenue department or RTO are not stopping any vehicle without the permission of a leader.