A 35-year-old man named Akash Yadav was arrested for committing arson in Sakinaka (AI image)
MUMBAI: Sakinaka police arrested a 35-year-old unemployed man for allegedly setting a cow ablaze and torching 15 parked motorcycles and three shops at Yadav Nagar on Khairani Road early Wednesday. Police said Akash Yadav, allegedly drunk, went on an arson spree around 5.30am. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mumbai | Silver Rate in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Petrol Price in Mumbai | Diesel Price in Mumbai | CNG Price in Mumbai | LPG Price in Mumbai Stay updated with the latest Mumbai news.
Police said the accused had a criminal history and frequently created nuisance in the locality. CCTV footage showed him carrying petrol and setting the cow’s mouth on fire before damaging vehicles and commercial stalls. The cow, one of eight kept in a shed, suffered burns. The family noticed the fire after hearing the cows mooing and alerted the fire brigade and police. Firefighters brought the blaze under control. He remains in custody. Download the TOI App.
Its owner, Vijay Yadav, suspected the attack followed a confrontation two days earlier, when Akash allegedly knocked down parked motorcycles and threatened him after being confronted.