Minor Sets Dupattas Ablaze Outside Saree Showroom, Major Fire Averted in Meerut
Meerut: A potentially major fire was averted in the busy Mawana market of Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut district after a minor allegedly set fire to dupattas displayed outside a saree showroom using a lighter. The incident, which took place on Thursday afternoon, November 12, triggered panic among shopkeepers and local residents.
The incident occurred outside Krishna Saree Showroom in Mohalla Munnalal, near Hanuman Temple. According to the complaint filed by showroom owner Ajay Kumar Sharma, a teenager approached the shop carrying a lighter and allegedly set the hanging dupattas on fire before fleeing.
As the flames spread through the fabrics, nearby shopkeepers and local residents rushed to the spot and managed to extinguish the fire before it entered the showroom. The quick response prevented the blaze from spreading to neighbouring shops, where it could have caused extensive damage. One person reportedly suffered burns to his hand while attempting to control the fire.
The incident was captured on the showroom’s CCTV cameras. After examining the footage, local residents identified the suspected teenager and caught him near Islamia Madrasa in Mawana. He was subsequently handed over to the police.
Mawana Circle Officer Pankaj Lavania confirmed that the accused is a minor. Police registered a case on the basis of the shopkeeper’s complaint and initiated legal proceedings under the applicable juvenile justice provisions.
The minor was later sent to a juvenile observation home. Police are investigating the circumstances and motive behind the incident.
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