Bantwal: A motorcycle parked behind a firecracker shop was allegedly set ablaze by unidentified miscreants at Bakimaru Gadde in Adda Beedi, Vittal Kasaba village. The vehicle was completely gutted in the incident, which came to light on the morning of November 11.
The motorcycle belonged to Manohar, a resident of Padibagilu in Kepu village.
According to the complaint, Manohar had parked his motorcycle behind the firecracker shop on the night of November 10 after completing his day’s work. He subsequently left for home.
At around 11 pm, after closing the shop, he collected the remaining firecrackers and other materials and took them home before leaving the premises.
Motorcycle found reduced to ashes
When Manohar returned to the spot on the morning of November 11, he was shocked to find that his motorcycle had been completely gutted by fire.
The vehicle had been reduced to ashes, leaving it beyond repair. The circumstances surrounding the incident raised suspicions that the motorcycle had been deliberately set on fire.
Suspecting the involvement of unidentified miscreants, Manohar approached the Vittal police station and lodged a complaint.
Police complaint lodged
The incident has raised concerns over the alleged deliberate destruction of private property in the locality. The exact circumstances in which the motorcycle caught fire and the identity of those responsible are yet to be established.
Further details regarding the incident and the police investigation are awaited.