6 arrested for tying Army jawan to pole and assaulting him in UP
In a shocking incident that has left the nation in outrage, six people have been arrested for allegedly tying an Army jawan to a pole and assaulting him at a toll plaza in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. The police are still searching for other accused in the case, which has sparked widespread condemnation and calls for justice.
According to reports, the incident occurred on the night of May 26 when Kapil Kavad, an Army jawan, was driving back to his home after finishing his duty. He stopped at a toll booth to pay the toll, but was taken aback when he saw a long queue of vehicles waiting to pay. Frustrated with the delay, Kavad asked the toll booth staff to allow him to pass, as he had to catch a flight the next morning.
But instead of acceding to his request, the toll booth staff allegedly became aggressive and started beating Kavad. They tied him to a pole and continued to assault him, leaving him severely injured. A passerby who witnessed the incident recorded a video of the assault, which has since gone viral on social media.
The police were called to the scene, and the toll booth staff were arrested. Six people have been taken into custody so far, including the toll booth in-charge and five others. The police are still investigating and are working to identify and arrest the remaining accused.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for the perpetrators to be punished severely. The Army jawan’s family has also demanded justice, and have been seeking compensation for the physical and mental trauma inflicted on him.
The Uttar Pradesh Police have launched a probe into the incident and have registered a case against the accused under sections 341 (wrongful restraint), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty) and 34 (common intention) of the Indian Penal Code.
The police have also launched a search operation to trace the remaining accused and are examining the CCTV footage to gather evidence. The police have also promised to ensure that the jawan receives the best possible medical treatment and have assured his family that they will do everything in their power to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The incident has raised concerns about the state of law and order in the country, and has sparked calls for stricter measures to be taken to prevent such incidents from happening in the future. The Uttar Pradesh government has also promised to take strict action against the accused and to ensure that justice is served.
In a statement, the Meerut Police Commissioner, R K Madhukar, said that the police are taking the incident very seriously and are working to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice. He said that the police have launched a thorough investigation and are examining the CCTV footage to gather evidence.
The incident has also sparked a debate about the treatment of Army personnel, who often face harassment and mistreatment at the hands of civilians. The Army jawan’s family has demanded that the government take steps to ensure the safety and security of all Army personnel, and to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
The incident is a stark reminder of the need for greater awareness and understanding of the sacrifices made by our brave jawans, who risk their lives to protect our country. It is our responsibility to ensure that they are treated with respect and dignity, and that they receive the best possible care and support.
