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Disgruntled Customer Sets Ola Showroom on Fire in Karnataka

A 26-year-old mechanic was arrested after setting fire to six bikes over dissatisfaction with e-scooter servicing.

  • Mohammad Nadeem, a mechanic, set fire to an Ola Electric showroom in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, after multiple unresolved service issues with his e-scooter.
  • The incident resulted in damages estimated at ₹8 lakh, but no injuries were reported.
  • Nadeem had purchased the e-scooter last month and faced ongoing problems that were not adequately addressed by the showroom staff.
  • Ola Electric condemned the act of arson and stated that legal action would be taken to prevent such incidents in the future.
  • The fire was quickly extinguished by firefighters, and a case has been registered with the local police.
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