An Army jawan, identified as Kapil Kavad, was assaulted by in Uttar Pradesh’s toll plaza workers on Sunday night. The incident from Meerut has gone viral as young boys can be seen kicking and punching the soldier. As the physical assault continues, they corner him to a pole to thrash him with sticks.
Video doing rounds on social media shows several toll employees beating the soldier.
According to Times of India report, the soldier was travelling to Delhi airport with his cousin to resume duty when the altercation occurred on August 17 night. The shocking incident took place at the Bhuni Toll Plaza on the Meerut–Karnal highway.
Meerut Police arrested four in the case are screening the CCTV footage for further investigation.
Meerut Police in a post on X stated, “Under the Sarurpur police station area, at the Bhuni Toll Plaza, an incident of assault on an Indian Army soldier by toll workers occurred. The police took swift action and arrested 04 accused individuals. A statement regarding this matter was given by the Superintendent of Police (Rural).”
Meerut Police, Indian Army soldier, toll workers, Bhuni Toll Plaza, CCTV footage
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