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Ludhiana: Brother-in-law among three held for torching bizman’s car
According to the police, complainant Sarthak Malhotra had alleged that unidentified persons had set his Hyundai Creta on fire outside his residence during the intervening night of April 25 and 26
Twenty days after a hosiery trader’s car was set ablaze in Surjeet Enclave near Sangam Palace, the Ludhiana police on Saturday arrested three accused, including the complainant’s brother-in-law, in connection with the incident. Police said the prime accused identified as Chirag Miglani allegedly orchestrated the attack following a personal dispute with the trader.
The other accused are Arun Bernard, alias Kaka, and Manish Kumar, alias Golu, all residents of Rishi Nagar.
According to the police, complainant Sarthak Malhotra had alleged that unidentified persons had set his Hyundai Creta on fire outside his residence during the intervening night of April 25 and 26. They further said that Miglani’s cousin is married to Malhotra.
ASI Sukhjinder Singh, in-charge of Jagatpuri police station, said CCTV footage from the area showed three scooter-borne men arriving at the spot around 3.49 am. “One of the accused remained stationed on the street to monitor movement, while the other two poured petrol on the vehicle and set it ablaze before fleeing,” the ASI said.
Following the complaint, the police had registered an FIR against unidentified persons under Section 326(G) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
During investigation, the police traced the accused through CCTV footage and arrested them on Saturday. The scooter allegedly used in the crime was also seized.
According to the police, Chirag had allegedly engaged in a verbal altercation with Malhotra a few days before the incident. Although family members had intervened in an attempt to resolve the matter, the accused allegedly continued to harbour resentment.
“Chirag conspired with his associates to target the complainant’s vehicle as an act of retaliation. He was aware that the car was routinely parked outside the house during the night,” the ASI added.
