# Nearly 100 challans for tampered number plates at Karnal toll plaza 2026-08-14T17:46:56+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Karnal police and NHAI on Thursday conducted a special drive at Gharaunda toll plaza, issuing nearly 100 challans for vehicles with tampered number plates, Hindustan Times reports. The drive targeted drivers who altered plates to avoid toll fees. The plaza has been barrier-free since May 25, using FASTag. Toll manager Neeraj Sharma said some drivers were trying to pass through by tampering with number plates to avoid payment. A police team led by sub-inspector Baldev Kumar acted on a complaint from the plaza and issued challans after finding tampered plates, which were reportedly used to evade toll fees. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Gharaunda toll plaza, Karnal, NHAI Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/nearly-100-challans-for-tampered-number-plates-at-karnal-toll-plaza/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/nearly-100-challans-for-tampered-number-plates-at-karnal-toll-plaza/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.