Mounesh Vishwakarma

Daijiworld Media Network – Bantwal

Bantwal, Nov 26: A miscreant allegedly set fire to a petty shop at Shunthihitlu in Aralagrame, Bantwal taluk, on Tuesday, causing extensive damage to the structure and goods.

The shop, located by the roadside on the Shunthihitlu–Navagram route, is run by Shekhabba, who sells snacks and other items. According to the complaint, a local resident identified as Rajesh is accused of intentionally setting the shop ablaze.

Upon receiving information, Shekhabba and his family rushed to the spot and, with the help of locals, attempted to extinguish the flames by pouring water. However, their efforts failed, prompting the Bantwal Fire and Emergency Services team to arrive and successfully douse the fire.

By then, the shop’s materials, tarpaulin sheets and other belongings had been destroyed. The estimated loss is around Rs 20,000, the complaint stated.

Bantwal Rural police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.