After being issued a challan of Rs 4500 on a truck driver at Amravat Ghat on the Madhya Pradesh border, he poured diesel and threatened to commit suicide. After its video went viral, users have targeted the traffic police department.
Driver Climbed on Truck Poured Diesel on Himself: A surprising incident at Amravat Ghat on the border of Madhya Pradesh has created a sensation in the entire area. RTO officials issued a challan of Rs 4500 to a truck driver without checking the license or vehicle documents. The angry driver climbed onto the truck, poured diesel on himself and started threatening to commit suicide.
Troubled by police, truck driver pours diesel on himself
In the viral video, it is clearly visible that the driver is standing on the roof of the truck and shouting. He is seen repeatedly saying that all his documents are correct, yet the fine was imposed without investigation. A crowd gathered around, people kept making videos. Local people say that such situations often arise during truck checking at Amravat Ghat. The driver directly alleges that the RTO team arbitrarily issued the challan, due to which he suffered a lot of loss.
Rising fuel prices increase problems for truck operators
This incident happened on 12 December 2025, which quickly went viral on social media. Millions of views have come on Instagram, X and Reddit. Many users have described this as a daily action taken against truck drivers. Transport owners say that amidst inflation and rising fuel prices, troublesome challans are making the life of drivers difficult. However, transporters have gone on strike several times regarding this issue. But the matter has always remained the same.
The video is going viral rapidly, it is possible that this clip may have reached the administration also, but no official statement has been given as of now. But the local police pacified the driver and brought him down. The driver also considered the suicide issue wrong and apologized. But this video has exposed the flaws in the system. Meanwhile, truck driver unions have demanded an investigation.