Worker Arrested for Setting Fire to Car Near Periyanaickenpalayam in Coimbatore

A 39-year-old worker was arrested on September 15 for setting fire to a car near Periyanaickenpalayam, Coimbatore. The incident, stemming from a prior dispute, resulted in the complete destruction of the vehicle.


Coimbatore: A 39-year-old worker was arrested for allegedly setting fire to a car near Periyanaickenpalayam in Coimbatore. The incident occurred due to a long-standing dispute between two neighbors.

Moorthy (46), a resident of East Street in Idigarai near Periyanaickenpalayam, works as an employee in a private company. His neighbor, Purushothaman (39), is a daily wage worker. The two had been at odds with each other for some time.

On the day before yesterday, Moorthy had parked his car in front of his house. Purushothaman allegedly poured petrol on the car and set it on fire before fleeing the scene. The fire department was immediately alerted about the incident.

Firefighters rushed to the spot and extinguished the blaze. However, the car was completely destroyed in the fire. Following the incident, a complaint was lodged at the Periyanaickenpalayam Police Station.

Based on the complaint, the police registered a case and arrested Purushothaman on September 15. The arrest comes as a result of the investigation into the arson attack that caused significant property damage.

The incident has raised concerns about personal disputes escalating to destructive acts, highlighting the need for better conflict resolution mechanisms in the community.

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