NEWS UPDATE Incident Reported on 28 May 2024 | Action Taken Same Night by Khade Bazar Police Station
A shocking case of unauthorized parking fee collection was exposed in Bapatgalli, Belgaum City, on 28th May 2024, where a parking contractor was found overcharging the public without displaying any official notification or rate board. The incident has triggered public anger and raised serious questions about civic oversight by the Belgaum Municipal Corporation (BMC).
Citizens complained that they were forced to pay exorbitant parking charges at the Bapatgalli parking area, with no proof of authorization, official tariff boards, or receipts. Many who questioned the practice were met with rude behavior, and some claimed they were threatened when they demanded transparency.
Reacting swiftly to public outrage and local media coverage, the Khade Bazar Police Station launched a late-night operation the same day. Law enforcement officers reached the location and questioned the individuals involved. According to police sources, an inquiry has been initiated, and authorities are verifying the legitimacy of the parking contract and whether any civic norms were violated.
Local activists, citizens, and journalists have welcomed the police action and are demanding further investigation into BMC’s role, asking whether any officials were complicit or negligent in allowing this scam to continue.
This incident has once again brought to the forefront the urgent need for strict monitoring, transparency in parking tenders, and public-friendly governance in Belgaum’s growing urban spaces.
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