A man in Gujarat's Morbi allegedly set a neighbour's car on fire after becoming irritated by its repeatedly sounding alarm. The incident took place in the Vaghpara area, where a Maruti Suzuki Swift belonging to advocate Pushpaben Bhatt was parked outside her house.
The accused, identified as Shikhar Jayeshbhai Gohel, was reportedly captured on CCTV approaching the vehicle with a bottle containing an inflammable liquid. He allegedly sprinkled the liquid over the car before setting it on fire using a matchstick. then proceeded to take pictures of the incident. eventually sitting on his car and leaving the scene.
The CCTV footage shows the vehicle catching fire, with the accused reportedly remaining at the spot for some time as the flames spread. The incident caused an estimated financial loss of ₹3.5 lakh to the vehicle's owner.
📍Morbi, Gujarat: Man arrested for setting woman lawyer’s car on fire over repeatedly beeping sensors A man allegedly set a woman lawyer’s parked car ablaze in Morbi after becoming irritated by its repeatedly beeping sensors. CCTV footage shows him pouring petrol on the vehicle, setting it on fire and filming the incident before fleeing. Morbi A Division Police have arrested the accused and initiated legal proceedings.
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Why Did the Accused Set the Car on Fire?
According to Morbi Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) J. M. Aal, the accused allegedly claimed that he was irritated by the car's alarm system, which would repeatedly sound whenever he approached the Swift.
The repeated noise reportedly annoyed him, eventually leading him to set the vehicle on fire.
But there is something about an egotistical man setting a female advocate's car on fire and not caring about the consequences he might face. It shows the very typical patriarchal man who doesn't understand that conflicts can be resolved without harming people. Or so it is being said on social media as they review the viral footage themselves.
The incident came to light after CCTV footage was reviewed, following which a complaint was lodged at the Morbi City A Division police station. Police arrested the accused and registered a case in connection with the incident. Further investigation and legal proceedings are underway.
Another Car Fire Reported a Day Earlier
The incident comes a day after another car was reportedly set on fire in Morbi, this time in the Anupam Society area on Ravapar Road.
In that separate incident, two unidentified individuals were allegedly involved in setting a parked Maruti Brezza on fire. CCTV footage of the incident also reportedly surfaced, although a police complaint had not been registered at the time of initial reporting.
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