Meerut: Minor Arrested Over Dupatta Fire Outside Saree Showroom

A minor was arrested for allegedly setting fire to dupattas displayed outside a saree showroom in Mawana, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, on November 12.

The incident took place at around 01:15 PM outside Krishna Saree Showroom, near Hanuman Temple.

According to the shopkeeper’s complaint, the minor allegedly set the displayed dupattas ablaze before fleeing the scene.

Shopkeepers and local residents rushed to the spot and managed to extinguish the fire, preventing it from spreading and causing further damage. One person reportedly suffered minor burns to the hand during the incident.

Police examined CCTV footage from the area to identify the suspected accused. Based on the footage, officers arrested the minor near Islamia Madrasa.

Mawana police subsequently registered an FIR. They have launched a further investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The swift response from shopkeepers and residents helped contain the fire and avert a potentially serious incident.

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