Four suspects allegedly set fire to mobile shop in Nikol over old feud
Updated: Dec 11th, 2024
An old dispute over a loan escalated early this morning when four individuals allegedly attempted to set fire to a mobile shop in Nikol. The incident occurred at Mobile Makeup, a shop near Khodiyar Jyot Society. The fire, however, was contained by a glass partition behind the shutters, preventing major damage.
According to police, the dispute traces back to May 11, when an altercation involving the shopkeeper and four individuals over a loan-related disagreement resulted in complaints being filed from both sides.
On December 11, at around 4 am, the accused reportedly arrived at the shop while it was closed. Two of them poured petrol on the shutters and attempted to ignite it.
Upon discovering signs of arson, the shopkeeper immediately approached the Nikol Police Station to lodge a complaint.
Inspector V S Vaghela of Nikol Police Station confirmed that the matter is under investigation.
“We are in the process of registering the complaint. Based on preliminary information, the accused are likely connected to the earlier altercation. Once the investigation progresses, we will determine the exact sequence of events and bring the accused to justice,” Vaghela stated.
CCTV footage recovered from the shop shows four individuals pouring a flammable liquid, believed to be petrol, on the shutters and attempting to ignite it. However, their faces remain unidentified as they had covered them during the act. Police have assured a thorough investigation to ascertain the suspects’ identities and motives.
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