BENGALURU: While the scars of September 12 violence is still fresh in our minds, nine vehicles, including two cars, parked outside houses were set ablaze in Jayanagar second block in Siddapura police station limits late Saturday.
According to the police, the incident took place around 11 pm near Ashoka Pillar. The miscreants came in two wheelers and set fire to vehicles. The alert residents doused the fire, before the fire department personnel reached the spot.
“It is suspected that the miscreants were in an inebriated state and committed the offence to create panic. However, the exact motive will be known only after their arrests. Special teams have been formed to nab the accused,” the police said. They clarified that none of the torched vehicles had Tamil Nadu registration number plates.
It is said that the miscreants also assaulted a security gurad, who raised an alarm and alerted the residents, before fleeing the scene. Out of the nine vehicles, three two-wheelers were completely charred, while others were partially damaged.
Ashwini Desai, a researcher, who lives in the locality, told Deccan Chronicle that while she was speaking to her friend over the phone, she noticed a car going up in flames. “It was around 10.45 pm. First I thought someone had lit fire to dry leaves, but within minutes I realised it was a car. Along with others, I went out and we doused the fire. It was a Ranault Kwid car that was bought only three months ago. Later, we learnt that similar incidents had taken place in 4th, 5th, 8th and 9th crosses. It all happened within a span of some 30 minutes. The police, who reached the spot, assured that they will intensify night patrolling in the locality.”
