New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- State-owned NHAI on Monday said it has imposed a Rs.20 lakh fine on the toll collection agency of Bhuni toll plaza in Meerut where an Army soldier was assaulted by toll staff.

It condemned the behaviour of the toll plaza staff and said it is committed to ensuring safe and seamless travel on national highways.

"Taking strict action on the incident of misbehaviour with army personnel by toll staff deployed at Bhuni toll plaza on Meerut-Karnal section of NH-709A on August 17, 2025, where a verbal altercation between an Army personnel and toll staff escalated into a fight," the statement said.

The incident took place at the Bhuni toll plaza in Sarurpur area on Sunday, when Kapil, a soldier hailing from Gotka village, ...