NHAI Cancels Barabanki Toll Contract After Lawyer Assault; Gadkari's Dept. Takes Action

• NHAI immediately terminated the contract for Gatauna Toll Plaza in Barabanki following the assault on advocate Ratnesh Shukla.
• The incident occurred at Gatauna Toll Plaza on the Purvanchal Expressway, where toll staff assaulted the lawyer.
• A video of the assault went viral, leading to widespread anger and temporary free access at the toll.
• NHAI issued a show-cause notice to M/s Skylark Infra Engineering Private Limited and initiated forfeiture of their ₹5.3 crore bank guarantee.
• The agency has been banned from participating in any NHAI bids for one year, emphasizing zero tolerance for misconduct at toll plazas.

Why It Matters: NHAI canceled a toll contract and banned the agency due to staff misconduct, ensuring strict action against violence.