In Hyderabad, a man named Chiran was arrested after he started a fire at a petrol pump while allegedly intoxicated, authorities reported. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. at a petrol station in the Nacharam area, where Chiran arrived visibly drunk, carrying a cigarette lighter. Arun, an employee at the station, reportedly provoked Chiran, challenging him to ignite the lighter if he “had the guts.” Chiran reacted to the dare by igniting the lighter while fuel was being dispensed into a scooter, causing an immediate eruption of flames.
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Drunk Man Ignites Fire at Hyderabad Petrol Pump
In a reckless act at a petrol pump in Nacharam, a man from Bihar ignited a lighter while fuel was being dispensed, endangering himself and bystanders, including a woman and her child. The Nacharam police have arrested two men,… pic.twitter.com/9TiR1A4qsc
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Approximately 10 to 11 people, including two petrol station employees, were present during the incident. CCTV footage reveals a tense moment as a woman and child standing near the flames narrowly escaped, with other bystanders quickly fleeing the scene.
Following the incident, both Chiran and Arun were taken into custody. Police charged them with mischief by fire and explosives, noting that both men are originally from Bihar and will be presented in court. Inspector G Rudvir Kumar from the Nacharam Police stated, “This dangerous act not only put lives at risk but could have caused a catastrophic explosion, especially in this crowded area with heavy traffic.”