Police Investigate Arson of Factory Owner's Car Linked to Business Dispute in Ludhiana
Ludhiana: Factory owner’s car set ablaze, police probe business dispute angle

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In Ludhiana, police have launched an investigation into the arson of a factory owner's car, allegedly linked to a business dispute involving his brother-in-law. The incident occurred on May 30, with CCTV footage capturing the attack by three masked individuals.
- 01The incident took place in Haibowal Kalan, Ludhiana, on the night of May 30.
- 02CCTV footage shows three masked men setting fire to a parked Mahindra KUV100.
- 03The complainant, Mohammad Shakir, suspects the attack is related to a business dispute involving his brother-in-law.
- 04The brother-in-law had recently ended a partnership with a former associate who allegedly threatened them.
- 05A case has been registered under Section 326(A) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the investigation is ongoing.
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The Haibowal police in Ludhiana have registered a case against three unidentified individuals for allegedly setting fire to the car of factory owner Mohammad Shakir. The incident occurred on the night of May 30, captured by CCTV cameras. Shakir reported that he parked his black Mahindra KUV100 outside his residence, and footage shows masked men arriving in a Hyundai i20, pouring a flammable liquid on the vehicle, and igniting it before fleeing. Shakir suspects the attack is related to a business dispute involving his brother-in-law, who had recently severed ties with a former partner. This former associate had reportedly issued threats regarding their new business arrangement. The police are currently reviewing the CCTV footage and exploring all potential leads as part of their investigation, which is being conducted under Section 326(A) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
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The arson incident raises concerns about safety and security for local business owners in Ludhiana.
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