Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Eighth Accused Arrested in Army Jawan Assault at Toll Plaza
An additional person has been arrested in the case where a soldier, Kapil, was attacked at a toll plaza.
Kapil was trying to get to the airport when a fight started with the toll staff.
After the fight, a video was shared online, causing lots of people to get upset.
The police have caught eight people, and the toll company has been fined and might lose its contract.
The eighth accused in the Army jawan assault case at the Meerut toll plaza has been arrested.
The accused, Ravi, was arrested from the Karnawal outpost area.
Army jawan Kapil was attacked after requesting toll staff to expedite his passage.
The incident led to arrests and public outrage after a video went viral.
NHAI imposed a penalty and initiated contract termination for the toll agency.
- Who
- Ravi (eighth accused); Kapil Kavad (Army jawan); toll plaza staff
- What
- Arrest of the eighth accused in the Army jawan assault case.
- When
- Tuesday evening (arrest made); August 17 (incident)
- Where
- Bhuni toll plaza, Meerut
- Why
- Altercation after the jawan requested expedited passage through the toll.
Army Jawan & Family
Toll Plaza Staff
Regular Issues at the Toll Plaza
Army Jawan & Family
The toll staff frequently misbehaves with commuters and fights break out daily.
Toll Plaza Staff
No differing perspective was reported.
- Victim
- Kapil Kavad, Army jawan
- Location
- Bhuni toll plaza, Meerut
- Accused Arrested
- Eight
- Accused's Name
- Ravi (19)
- Incident Date
- August 17
- Penalty Imposed
- Rs 20 lakh
