In a recent incident in Shahdol, an audio clip went viral revealing a heated conversation between the district president of BJP and a person claiming to be an RTO official, Ravindra Singh. The conversation escalated to the extent that both parties exchanged threats over the phone.
Upon investigation, it was discovered that the individual claiming to be Ravindra Singh was, in fact, an imposter named Sanjay Tomar, associated with the aviation industry. Following this revelation, a case has been registered against Sanjay Tomar.
Transport Department Scandal Sparks Concerns Over Privatisation and Lawlessness
However, this incident has raised significant questions regarding the functioning of the transport department. Firstly, concerns have been raised regarding the potential privatisation of the department. If not, then why was a private individual like Sanjay Tomar collecting fines on behalf of whom or based on what authority was he stopping vehicles?
Another troubling aspect highlighted by this incident is the prevailing lawlessness within the transport department. The audacity with which Sanjay Tomar, a private individual, could extort money from the vehicle owners using the district president’s vehicle raises concerns about the plight of ordinary truck drivers. If someone like Sanjay Tomar can intimidate the district president’s vehicle for money, what chance do truck drivers from Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and other states have against similar ‘cutters’?
This incident involving Sanjay Tomar impersonating an RTO official has exposed glaring loopholes within the transport department and raised questions about its integrity. It calls for immediate action to address these issues and restore public trust in the department’s functioning. Additionally, it underscores the need for stringent measures to curb such fraudulent activities and ensure the safety and fairness of all stakeholders involved in the transport sector.