Ludhiana Factory Worker Accused of Arson, Injured in Blaze
In a shocking incident in the New Madhopuri area of Ludhiana, a factory worker allegedly set the house of a female colleague on fire following a dispute. During the act, the accused himself caught fire and was captured on CCTV fleeing the street while engulfed in flames.
Police Register FIR Against Accused
The Daresi police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the accused, identified as Ram Shabad, a resident of Kakowal Road originally from Uttar Pradesh. The complaint was lodged by 36-year-old Kanchan, who lives in New Madhopuri and works in the same factory as Ram Shabad.
Sequence of Events Leading to the Fire
According to Kanchan's statement, the harassment began two days before the incident when Ram Shabad arrived at her home and started kicking the main gate. At that time, Kanchan and her daughter were alone; the accused left after the daughter informed him that her father was not home.
The following day, while Kanchan was in her bedroom with her two children, she noticed a liquid flowing into the room from under the door, which connects directly to the street. Initially mistaking it for liquor, she quickly realized it was fuel. Before she could react, the fuel was ignited, causing the room to catch fire.
Escape and Aftermath
As the room caught fire, Kanchan managed to escape through another exit with her children. She then witnessed Ram Shabad fleeing the scene while his own body was on fire. With the assistance of neighbors, the flames were extinguished, and the police were notified immediately.
Investigation and Injuries
ASI Sukhdev Singh, the investigating officer, noted that the accused was also an acquaintance of the complainant's husband, Rajpat. Preliminary investigations suggest that a family dispute triggered the attack. Ram Shabad, who sustained significant burn injuries, has been admitted to a hospital in Chandigarh for treatment.
A formal case has been registered, and the investigation is ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding this violent incident.
