Watch: Bhuni Toll Plaza vandalised following assault on army jawan on Meerut-Karnal Highway; heavy police force deployed

TOI City Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Aug 18, 2025, 15:14 IST

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An Army jawan, Kapil Kavad, was assaulted at Bhuni Toll Plaza in Meerut, triggering a violent reaction from villagers. They stormed the toll, vandalizing property and confronting staff. Police have arrested four individuals and deployed a heavy force to the area, while CCTV footage is being reviewed as part of the ongoing investigation.

Army Jawan Pinned To Pole, Beaten By Toll Plaza Workers On Meerut-Karnal Highway; 4 Arrested

NEW DELHI: After an army jawan was assaulted at Bhuni Toll Plaza in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, villagers stormed the toll, vandalised property, and confronted staff on Monday.The jawan, Kapil Kavad, was travelling to Delhi airport with his cousin to resume duty when the altercation occurred. Video footage circulating online shows several toll employees beating Kavad and restraining him against a pole.Read also: Army jawan tied to pole, beaten by toll workers on Meerut–Karnal highway; 6 arrested

The incident took place at the Bhuni Toll Plaza on the Meerut–Karnal Highway.Police confirmed that six people have been arrested, while a heavy force has been deployed at the spot. CCTV footage from the toll plaza is being examined as part of the investigation."Last night, a video was received in which some people were beating up a person. When the police investigated, it was found that the complainant is a jawan who was returning from his duty and he had an argument with the toll workers over something. The toll workers beat him up. Seeing the seriousness of the matter, a case has been registered. On the basis of the video, 6 people have been arrested, " SSP Vipin Tanda said.

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