Nitin Gadkari's Strong Response to Assault on NHAI Officer in Shimla
Central Minister Nitin Gadkari has condemned the violent attack on NHAI officer Achal Jindal in Shimla, calling it an affront to the rule of law. He has communicated with Himachal Pradesh's Chief Minister, asserting that such acts against duty-bound officials will not be tolerated. The NHAI Engineers Association has shown solidarity with Jindal, advising all officials to take a half-day leave and refrain from office work to support the affected officer's family. The situation is evolving, and updates are expected as more details emerge.
| Jul 1, 2025, 16:02 IST
Central Minister Condemns Attack on NHAI Official
Central Minister Nitin Gadkari has reached out to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu regarding the recent assault on an NHAI officer in Shimla. He described the incident as an attack on the rule of law and emphasized that such violence against duty-bound officials will not be tolerated.
NHAI Engineers Association Stands in Solidarity
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari says, “The heinous assault on Shri Achal Jindal, Manager, NHAI PIU Shimla, allegedly by the Minister of Panchayati Raj, Himachal Pradesh, and his associates, is deeply reprehensible and an affront to the rule of law. Such a brutal attack on a public… pic.twitter.com/uzzKU3G5kr
— ANI (@ANI) July 1, 2025
The NHAI Engineers Association has issued a statement expressing solidarity with Achal Jindal, the assaulted officer. They have advised all NHAI/MoRT&H officials to take a half-day leave starting from 2:00 PM on July 1, 2025. Furthermore, they urged the entire highway community in Himachal Pradesh to refrain from attending their offices for the day and to provide necessary support to the affected officer's family. The association called for unity among its members to ensure justice and the safety of colleagues.
Ongoing Updates on the Incident
The situation is still developing, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.