Raipur, February 20: Police have arrested two individuals following a dangerous incident at a petrol pump in Raipur's Birgaon area, where a young man deliberately ignited a motorcycle's fuel tank with a lighter. The swift intervention of petrol pump staff prevented a potentially catastrophic explosion at the facility, which was crowded with customers and employees at the time of the incident.

The event took place on the evening of February 17, at approximately 7:00 PM, at a fuel pump located within the jurisdiction of the Urla police station. According to witnesses and preliminary police reports, two men arrived at the station on a motorcycle to refuel. ‘Russian’ Woman Makes Scene on Road Allegedly After Hitting 3 Men With Car Bearing ‘Government of India’ Sticker in Raipur, Videos Surface.

Man Sets Bike on Fire at Petrol Pump in Raipur

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While at the pump, the individual riding pillion reportedly attempted to light a cigarette. When his companion, alleged to be a friend, warned him of the extreme danger of smoking on the premises, the man, who allegedy appeared to be in an inebriated state, became enraged.  In an act of defiance, he used a lighter to set fire directly to the bike's fuel tank. A video surfaced online shows the man setting his friend's bike on fire during refuelling, triggering a major blaze at the station after he was stopped from smoking near the petrol pump.

Alert Staff Prevent Disaster at Petrol Pump

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage of the incident shows flames immediately erupting from the vehicle. As sparks began to fall on the accused, both men panicked and fled the scene on foot. Petrol pump employees acted instantly, deploying fire extinguishers to douse the blaze before it could spread to the underground fuel reservoirs or other vehicles. Local residents reported a brief period of panic as customers scrambled for safety, but no injuries or significant property damage were reported. Sudden Death in Chhattisgarh: Businessman Dies of Heart Attack on Badminton Court in Raipur, Disturbing Video Surfaces.

Police Action and Arrests

Following the circulation of the CCTV footage on social media, Urla police launched an investigation to track down the suspects. Using the vehicle’s registration details and the digital evidence, officers successfully identified and apprehended both men on Thursday, February 19.

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