Junagadh: The police on Sunday booked Police Inspector R A Bhojani of Kodinar police station, along with 20 others, after they attacked staffers at Gadoi toll plaza in Gir Somnath district. The accused have been booked for attempted murder, rioting, looting, and violations under the Arms Act.

The case was filed following a complaint lodged by toll plaza manager Rajesh Chhaiya, who was injured in the attack. Police confirmed that the entire incident was captured on CCTV.

According to Junagadh SP Harshad Mehta, the altercation occurred around 4:30 pm when Bhojani arrived at the toll plaza in his SUV. An argument ensued between Bhojani and the toll plaza staff regarding toll tax payment after Bhojani displayed his ID card to avoid paying. Senior toll plaza staff intervened and initially resolved the issue. However, a few hours later, Bhojani returned with 20-22 people in three SUVs and assaulted two toll plaza staff members, including Chhaiya and Bhavesh Tatmiya.

Police have launched search operations involving teams from the local crime branch and the Junagadh Special Operation Group to apprehend the accused. The injured Toll Plaza staff members are receiving treatment at a private hospital. DeshGujarat