Army Jawan's Cruel Assault at Toll Plaza Sparks Outrage

Kapil, an Army jawan, was brutally beaten by toll plaza employees in Meerut while on his way to rejoin duty. A video of the assault went viral, prompting police action and public outrage. His mother, Sunita, expressed deep anguish as police arrested several suspects and imposed penalties on the toll agency.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Meerut | Updated: 19-08-2025 16:34 IST | Created: 19-08-2025 16:34 IST
Army Jawan's Cruel Assault at Toll Plaza Sparks Outrage
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A shocking incident involving the brutal assault of an Army jawan in Meerut has sparked widespread outrage. Kapil, the victim, was on his way to duty when employees at the Bhuni toll plaza viciously attacked him. The attack, recorded on video, led to public outcry and police intervention.

Sunita, the mother of the injured soldier, expressed her deep sorrow and disbelief, questioning the motives behind the merciless beating. She described her son's severe injuries and highlighted the brutality captured in the viral video, which showed toll employees tying Kapil to a pole and beating him.

In response to the incident, Meerut police arrested seven individuals linked to the assault, thanks to CCTV footage analysis. Additionally, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) imposed a hefty penalty on the responsible toll agency and initiated proceedings to terminate its contract, underscoring the severity of the breach.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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