Bhopal / Madhya Pradesh — In a dramatic incident that quickly went viral, an alleged extortion attempt in Madhya Pradesh backfired when a middleman (dalal) was seen hanging from a moving truck after his plan to collect money failed.
According to eyewitnesses, the dalal had tried to stop a truck and force the driver to pay extortion money. When the driver refused, the man allegedly climbed onto the truck in an attempt to intimidate him. However, instead of stopping, the driver kept the truck moving, leaving the dalal clinging to the vehicle in full public view.
The shocking scene was captured on mobile phones by people nearby and soon went viral on social media, sparking both outrage and disbelief. Many viewers questioned how such extortion attempts are still happening on highways and industrial routes.
Police said they have taken note of the viral video and started an investigation to identify the man involved. “Extortion and intimidation will not be tolerated. We are verifying the incident and action will be taken as per law,” a police official said.
No serious injuries were reported, but the incident has once again highlighted the problem of illegal collections and harassment of transporters in some areas.
Authorities have appealed to truck drivers and transporters to immediately report any such threats so that strict action can be taken.
Reported by Anam Siddiqui.
