Serious allegations of extortion and vigilantism have surfaced in Nalbari district after a cattle-laden truck was allegedly intercepted and threatened late at night, with the accused reportedly demanding ₹20 lakh from those travelling in the vehicle.
According to initial information, the incident occurred despite the truck carrying valid government-issued challans for transporting cattle. The vehicle, which was carrying 13 cows from Bihar to Arunachal Pradesh, was allegedly stopped and harassed by a group of six to seven youths, who reportedly posed as cow protectors to intimidate the driver and helpers.
The truck, bearing registration number WB 73 G-9907, was first stopped near Tihu in Nalbari district. The youths allegedly arrived in two four-wheelers and blocked the truck on the road. During the confrontation, one of the vehicles involved, bearing registration number AS 01 FB-0115, reportedly met with an accident.
Sources said that after the truck was allowed to move from Tihu, it was chased and again forcibly stopped at Suradi along National Highway 27. At Suradi, another collision reportedly took place between the truck and one of the four-wheelers, causing damage to the vehicle.
The entire incident reportedly occurred around 1 am, raising serious concerns over the safety of transporters during night travel and the increasing instances of alleged vigilantism along major highways. The incident has triggered calls for strict action against those involved and for stronger measures to ensure the safety of vehicles operating with valid documents.