Three Unidentified Suspects Booked for Torching Religious Stall Outside Mosque in Ludhiana

Three unidentified men were booked for allegedly torching a roadside stall selling religious books and prayer articles outside a mosque in Ludhiana's New Shivpuri area, captured on CCTV.

Bharat Horizon 07/07/2026 02:23

Three Unidentified Suspects Booked for Torching Religious Stall Outside Mosque in Ludhiana — Three Booked for Torching Stall Outside Mosque in Ludhiana

The Daresi police in Ludhiana have registered a case against three unidentified suspects for allegedly setting fire to a roadside stall that sold religious books and prayer articles outside a mosque in the New Shivpuri area. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday and was captured on closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras installed in the vicinity.

Incident Details and Complaint

According to officials, the CCTV footage shows three men arriving on a motorcycle, pouring a suspected inflammable liquid on the stall, igniting it, and then fleeing the scene. The case was registered based on a complaint filed by Abdul Razak, a resident of Santokh Nagar in New Shivpuri. Razak stated that he operates a small stall outside the mosque, selling religious books and items used for prayer. He said he woke up after hearing a commotion outside his house and found the stall engulfed in flames. By the time he reached the spot, nearby residents had already gathered and were attempting to douse the fire.

Religious Sentiments Hurt

After reviewing the CCTV footage, Razak alleged that the fire was deliberately started by three unidentified men. He told the police that apart from causing financial loss, the blaze destroyed several religious books and prayer articles, hurting his religious sentiments. The police have registered the case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including charges related to damaging sacred objects, hurting religious sentiments, causing property damage by fire, and committing an offence with common intentions.

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Investigation Underway

Assistant Sub-Inspector Harbhol Singh, the investigating officer, said the CCTV footage is being examined to identify the accused. “The investigation is at an early stage. Initial findings suggest the incident may have been the result of a personal dispute as only the complainant’s stall was targeted. However, all possible angles are being thoroughly investigated,” he added. The police are analyzing the footage to trace the motorcycle and the suspects involved.