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Manhunt Underway After Arson Attack Over Rs 5 Lakh Loan Caught on CCTV in Bengaluru

An FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita has been filed against three absconding relatives following the July 1 attack.

A man allegedly tried to set a house on fire in Bengaluru's Viveknagar over a long-pending 5 lakh loan dispute.
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WATCH: Bengaluru Man Tries to Set Relatives’ House on Fire Over Unpaid Rs 5 Lakh Wedding Loan, Caught on CCTV | Image: Reublic
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Overview

  • Subramani allegedly poured petrol and set fire to his relatives’ Viveknagar home after a decade-old Rs 5 lakh wedding loan dispute resurfaced.
  • CCTV footage showing the blaze at around 5:30 PM on July 1 enabled neighbours to extinguish flames and alert occupants, preventing injuries.
  • Investigators have charged Subramani, Parvati and Mahalakshmi under sections for abetment, attempt to murder and grievous hurt by dangerous means.
  • Viveknagar Police Station lodged the FIR on July 4 and Bengaluru Police have launched a manhunt for all three accused, who remain at large.
  • The case underscores how CCTV evidence can drive rapid police response and legal accountability in domestic conflicts.