Unidentified Man Sets Fire to Ludhiana Supermarket Garment Section, Causes Rs 50,000 Loss
In a shocking incident in Ludhiana, an unidentified man deliberately set fire to the garment section of a supermarket located near Veer Palace on the Ludhiana-Chandigarh Road. The act, which was captured on CCTV cameras, led to significant damage but was quickly contained by alert employees, averting a potential major disaster.
Quick Response by Supermarket Employees
According to Ricky Guleria, the manager of the supermarket from Malakpur village, employees immediately informed him about the fire in the garment section. They acted swiftly to douse the flames, preventing the situation from escalating into a larger catastrophe. Guleria reported that garments stored on three racks were completely gutted in the fire, resulting in an estimated financial loss of around Rs 50,000.
CCTV Footage Reveals Deliberate Act
Upon reviewing the CCTV cameras installed on the premises, the supermarket staff and authorities discovered that the fire was not accidental. The footage clearly showed the unidentified man intentionally setting the racks ablaze. This evidence has been crucial in the police investigation, leading to the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against the accused.
Police Investigation Underway
ASI Rupinder Singh, the investigating officer handling the case, confirmed that an FIR has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against the unidentified accused. The police are actively pursuing leads based on the CCTV footage to identify and apprehend the individual responsible for this reckless act.
Key Details of the Incident:
- Location: Supermarket near Veer Palace, Ludhiana-Chandigarh Road.
- Damage: Garments on three racks destroyed, causing a loss of approximately Rs 50,000.
- Response: Employees quickly extinguished the fire, preventing further damage.
- Evidence: CCTV footage captured the man setting the fire deliberately.
- Legal Action: FIR registered under BNS sections; investigation ongoing.
This incident highlights the importance of security measures like CCTV surveillance in commercial establishments. Authorities urge the public to report any suspicious activities to help prevent such occurrences in the future.
