A truck driver was arrested in Joshimath during the Char Dham pilgrafter leaving a truck on a narrow route and failing to follow lawful instructions from police, according to Chamoli Police.

The obstruction disrupted traffic in the busy pilgrcorridor. Police said vehicles were held up for 400–500 metres on the Helang side and for about 1 km in the direction of Badrinath.

Traffic disruption during the pilgrThe incident occurred in Joshimath, a key route location for vehicles travelling toward Badrinath during the Char Dham pilgr. The narrow road left limited space for traffic after the truck was parked there.

Police said the driver continued to disregard their directions. The arrest followed the traffic obstruction and the alleged refusal to comply with the instructions issued at the scene.

The reported queues affected traffic moving in both directions. Vehicles approaching from Helang faced a queue of 400–500 metres, while traffic heading toward Badrinath was backed up for about 1 km.

Police reject slap claims

Chamoli Police also rejected claims circulating on social media that the driver had been slapped. The police described those claims as baseless.

The available information confirms the arrest and the traffic disruption. It does not provide the driver’s name, the specific legal provisions used, or details about the next stage of the case.

Conclusion

Chamoli Police said the driver was arrested after a truck blocked a narrow Joshimath route during the Char Dham pilgrand police instructions were disregarded. The obstruction caused queues toward both Helang and Badrinath, while claims of a slap were rejected as baseless.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where was the driver arrested?

The driver was arrested in Joshimath during the Char Dham pilgr.

Q. Why was the driver arrested?

Police said the truck blocked a narrow road and the driver disregarded lawful police instructions.

Q. How long was the traffic queue toward Helang?

The queue toward Helang stretched 400–500 metres.

Q. How far did the queue extend toward Badrinath?

The traffic backlog toward Badrinath extended for about 1 km.

Q. Did police slap the driver?

Chamoli Police said social-media claims that the driver was slapped were baseless.