Balianta, Dec 13: In a shocking incident late last night, a group of miscreants created chaos in the Balianta area under the Beṇupur jurisdiction.
At least six cars and a shop were set on fire by the miscreants in the Balianta area under the Beṇupur jurisdiction. The cars, which were spread across various locations in the region, were severely damaged by the fire.
According to local sources, these cars were set on fire near the Beṇupur area, while the shop was also torched by the miscreants.
The incident occurred around 12:30 am, and CCTV footage from the area captured the miscreants using accelerants to start the fires. A woman was seen in the vicinity of the vehicles, and she is now under police detention for questioning. Authorities have launched an investigation into the matter.
An eyewitness, who was present at the scene, reported seeing nearly 10 youths involved in the arson. The eyewitness, who runs a business nearby, was passing through the area when the attack occurred. The locals are calling for immediate action from the police to catch those responsible.
The motive behind the attacks remains unclear, and police are working on leads to identify and apprehend the suspects. The event has raised concerns among the local community, with residents urging the authorities to take stronger measures to ensure their safety and prevent similar incidents.
