More than a year after Madhya Pradesh officially shut down transport check posts, truck drivers say illegal money collection continues unchecked at several state borders. Drivers travelling through entry
points connected to Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Gujarat allege that they are still being stopped and asked to pay cash in the name of transport inspections.
According to drivers, these check posts function unofficially through private touts and transport staff, even though they were formally closed on July 1 last year. They claim demands are made by threatening delays, document scrutiny and prolonged checks that have no legal backing.
An incident from Rewa district has brought the issue back into focus after a video of the episode spread widely on social media. The incident occurred on the road between Hanumana and Rewa and involved a truck driver and an alleged tout near the RTO point.
Reports say truck driver Sumit Patel was heading towards Rewa when a man approached his vehicle near the Hanumana RTO area and demanded money. The demand was allegedly accompanied by threats of action related to transport verification. When the driver refused to pay, the man climbed onto the truck.
Instead of stopping, the driver continued driving, apparently to avoid further harassment. As the vehicle moved, the man was seen hanging on to it for several kilometres. In the video, reportedly recorded on Saturday afternoon, the man can be seen pleading with the driver, touching his feet and repeatedly asking to be spared.
मऊगंज जिले के हनुमना यूपी-एमपी बॉर्डर पर अवैध वसूली का हाईवोल्टेज का एक वीडियो सोशल मीडिया पर वायरल हो रहा है, जिसमें एक युवक ट्रक के बाहर लटका दिखाई देता है। ड्राइवर और खलासी गाली देते हुए ट्रक भगाते नजर आते हैं। बताया जा रहा है कि यह घटनाक्रम कई किलोमीटर तक चला। pic.twitter.com/gz0Jp9EY0W
— Rakesh Kumar । राकेश कुमार (@NanheRakesh) December 20, 2025
People who witnessed the incident said the man’s earlier aggressive behaviour gave way to fear as the truck continued moving. He was eventually allowed to get down and did not suffer serious injuries.
Truck operators in the region say such practices are common. They allege that touts operate openly at multiple points, including Hanumana, and routinely demand money by pointing out supposed flaws in documents. Drivers who refuse, they claim, are often made to wait for hours.
Sumit Patel said he had faced similar demands in the past, but the pressure and intimidation during this incident led him to take a stand. Truckers also allege that these activities could not continue for so long without the silent backing of authorities, despite official claims that check posts no longer exist.
The incident has renewed questions over monitoring, accountability and the continued presence of illegal practices at transport entry points across Madhya Pradesh.
