Guwahati, Aug. 16 -- A protest took place at the Galia Toll Plaza in Bhawanipur, located in Assam's Bajali district, after residents raised concerns about the withdrawal of toll exemptions for local four-wheelers.

Previously, the exemption allowed vehicles from the area to pass through without paying toll charges, but this was recently revoked, leading to dissatisfaction among the local population.

In response, a large group of people gathered at the toll plaza to express their grievances. The protest escalated when a JCB machine was used to demolish a side wall near the plaza.

This incident has drawn attention to ongoing tensions between toll operators and local communities, who argue that they should not be required to pay toll fees ...