Huge ruckus was created by blocking traffic at Sakshi dhaba in Ratibad area by relatives of 35-year-old auto rickshaw driver who died after allegedly being harassed demanding Rs 6,000 by traffic policeman; deceased died while undergoing treatment at a private hospital on Monday.
Situation near Sakshi dhaba was controlled after heavy police force was deployed at the spot and later the traffic flow was maintained.
Family members of the deceased Omprakash Dhanuk, alleged that after his auto rickshaw was seized by the traffic policemen at Rangmahal square when he was found violating traffic rules.
Infuriated over the death of the deceased relatives and friends of the deceased blocked the roads creating traffic jam demanding action against the culprits and compensation for the family of the deceased.
Police claimed that in the initial investigation after examining the body the circumstantial evidences suggest that the deceased had consumed poisonous substance but nothing could be ascertained as the post mortem report is awaited.
Deceased used to pay Rs 300 on daily basis as rent of the vehicle and after he was demanded to pay Rs 6000 he went in depression and died.
Omprakash’s cousin Surendra claimed that traffic police personnel demanded Rs 6000 to release his auto rickshaw and was threatened after which he reported uneasiness and when he was rushed to a hospital he was declared dead.
The deceased was asked to produce the documents of the auto rickshaw but when he produced the documents afraid of the police he made a mistake by providing his name incorrect after which the police harassed him and demanded Rs 6000 for releasing the auto rickshaw.