Karnataka: Protests erupt in Mangaluru over Surathkal toll plaza, more than 100 detained
Massive protests broke out in Mangaluru town Tuesday demanding the closure of Surathkal toll plaza, which the protesters alleged was being operated illegally. The police have detained over 130 persons for the protests.
On Tuesday, Tollgate Virodhi Horata Samithi along with Congress workers raised slogans demanding the removal of the toll plaza. The protestors also blocked roads leading to the toll plaza.
The toll plaza at Surathkal near the National Institute of Technology-Karnataka (NIT-K) has been operational for many years. The plaza is located just nine km from the next toll gate at Hejamady. Notably, national highway rules stipulate that the distance between two toll plazas should be at least 60 km.
