Meerut, Aug 18: An Army jawan on his way to join duty was allegedly assaulted by toll plaza employees in Uttar Pradesh\u2019s Meerut district, an official said on Monday.
\nSix people have been arrested in connection with the case, he said.
\nThe incident took place at the Bhuni toll plaza in Sarurpur area on Sunday, when Kapil, a soldier hailing from Gotka village, was returning to duty after leave.
\nHis car was stuck in a long line of vehicles at the toll plaza. Kapil urged the toll plaza employees to move the vehicles quickly, leading to an altercation. When the argument escalated, the toll plaza employees thrashed Kapil, the official said.<\/p>\n
Police have registered a case based on a complaint from the soldier\u2019s family.
\nSuperintendent of Police (Rural) Rakesh Kumar Mishra said six accused were arrested on the basis of CCTV footage, while efforts are underway to trace the others. (Agencies)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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