Barabanki, Nov 22 (DC): In a horrifying incident that speaks of political goondaism, supporters of Samajwadi Party MLA Abhay Singh thrashed workers of a toll plaza at Barabanki in Ahmedpur on Friday.
The supporters got angry at the toll plaza staff when they were asked to not take a particular exit lane. The supporters vandalized the toll-booth and beat up the staff on duty.
One person was seriously injured in the incident. According to eye witnesses, Abhay Singh himself was sitting in his car and did not step out to stop his supporters who were thrashing the toll plaza workers.
The injured also said that the police refused to take action against the MLA’s supporters as they belong to the ruling Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh.