Jaipur: Salesman Set on Fire After Reportedly Refusing Liquor on Credit; Three Suspects Identified From CCTV

Jaipur: An incident was reported in broad daylight on Tuesday in the Kishangarh-Renwal area of Jaipur district. Three bike-borne miscreants allegedly poured petrol on a salesman and set him on fire at a liquor godown on Karad Road in Renwal.

The badly burnt salesman, Kailash Singh, has been admitted to the burn ward of SMS Hospital, where his condition remains serious. CCTV footage of the incident has also surfaced. It shows three miscreants pouring petrol on the salesman and setting him on fire.

Kailash Had Reportedly Refused Liquor on Credit

According to information, three youths reached the liquor godown on Karad Road around 1 pm on Tuesday. They asked salesman Kailash Singh for liquor on credit, but he refused. The youths started an argument over this, and it soon turned into a scuffle. The three then left.

Some time later, the three accused returned to the liquor godown on a bike. It is alleged that as soon as they entered, they poured petrol on Kailash Singh and set him on fire. The sudden attack caused panic at the spot. The miscreants fled after the incident.

Liquor Shop Also Set on Fire; Two Fridges and Liquor Cartons Burnt

After setting the salesman on fire, the miscreants also set the liquor shop on fire. Two fridges and several cartons of liquor kept in the godown were burnt and damaged.

Kailash Singh was first taken to the Renwal sub-district hospital. After first aid there, he was referred to SMS Hospital in Jaipur. He is currently being treated in the burn ward.

Three Suspects Identified From CCTV Footage

On being informed, ASP Neeraj Pathak, DSP Pannalal Jangid and SHO Rajendra Kumar Yadav reached the spot and inspected the site. A Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team was called and evidence was collected. Police went through the footage of the CCTV cameras at the spot. It shows three bike-borne suspects carrying out the incident.

Police have identified the three suspects on the basis of the footage. Special teams have been formed under ASP Neeraj Pathak to arrest the accused. Police teams are conducting raids at various possible hideouts.

A possible mutual enmity behind the incident is also being suspected in the preliminary investigation. Police have registered a case and started an investigation.