Man Set Ablaze Over Harassment in Nashik; Accused Arrested
22 March 2025 4:33 PM IST22 March 2025 4:33 PM IST
22-year-old pours petrol, sets neighbor on fire after alleged harassment
A man was set on fire in Nashik's Thakkar Bazar after allegedly harassing his neighbor; the accused has been arrested for attempted murder.
A 22-year-old man was arrested on Saturday for allegedly pouring petrol on a man and setting him ablaze over a petty dispute in Maharashtra's Nashik district, police said. The victim, Vijay Gehlot, is undergoing treatment for burn wounds following the attack that took place in the Thakkar Bazar area on Friday evening, an official said.
He said the accused, Shubham Jagtap, lived in a room next to a public toilet, and Gehlot used to tease and beat him up without any reason. Fed up with the harassment, Jagtap allegedly poured petrol on Gehlot and set him ablaze with a lighter, the official said, adding that the victim sustained serious injuries in the attack.
The accused has been arrested under section 109 (attempt to murder) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), he said.
( Source : PTI )
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