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Birthday Reel Sparks Fire Hazard Arrest
27 Apr
Summary
- An automobile dealer was arrested for setting a road on fire.
- The act was intended to create a social media reel for his birthday.
- Police registered an FIR under the new Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita.

A 33-year-old automobile dealer was apprehended by Goregaon Police for pouring petrol on a road and setting it alight, all for a birthday social media reel. The alarming incident occurred on Ram Mandir Road in Goregaon West. Alerted by journalists who shared images online on April 25th, police arrived at the scene shortly after midnight.
The act of igniting the road was a deliberate attempt to create viral content. However, authorities emphasized the considerable risk posed to public life and safety. Consequently, Goregaon police initiated a First Information Report (FIR) against the dealer, charging him under the provisions of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita.