An alarming incident of assault against an Army soldier occurred at the Bhuni Toll Plaza in Meerut's Sarurpur police jurisdiction. On Sunday night, as soldier Kapil was returning from his leave, stationed in Kashmir, a confrontation sparked over toll fees and congestion. The conflict intensified when bouncers at the plaza assaulted Kapil and his cousin with sticks, rods, and batons.
Police Arrest Six Accused
Responding swiftly, the Meerut police have arrested six individuals concerning the incident, as reported by SSP Dr. Vipin Tada. The charges include attempted murder, and the accused, Sachin, Vijay, Anuj, Ankit, Suresh Rana, and Ankit Sharma, have been apprehended. CCTV footage from the toll has been secured for further investigation.
Video Goes Viral, Sparks Local Uproar
The incident's video, circulating widely on social media, shows toll workers beating the soldier mercilessly. They used fists, sticks, and even threatened with a brick. Outraged, local villagers swarmed the Bhuni Toll Plaza, resulting in chaos and vandalism.
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Soldier Heading Back After Leave
The victim, Kapil, a soldier based in Srinagar and a part of Operation Sindoor, was completing his leave and heading to Delhi Airport to catch his flight back to duty. His father, who lodged a complaint at Sarurpur police station, explained that their village is entitled to toll exemptions, but instead of granting it, the toll staff resorted to misconduct, spiraling into the violent incident.
