Hyderabad: Man sets motorcycle on fire after row with police in Falaknuma

A 25-year-old man allegedly set his motorcycle on fire after an argument with a police sub-inspector during vehicle checking at Bibi-ka-Chashma in Falaknuma, Hyderabad. Police took him into custody and are verifying vehicle ownership and whether he was under the influence of drugs.

Hyderabad: A 25-year-old man allegedly set his motorcycle on fire following an argument with a police sub-inspector during vehicle checking at Bibi-ka-Chashma in Falaknuma on Tuesday night.

According to local reports, the man, identified as Azam, was riding his motorcycle when a police sub-inspector stopped him for checking. An argument reportedly broke out between the two over vehicle documents.

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Following the altercation, Azam allegedly set his motorcycle ablaze. Police personnel, with the assistance of local residents, managed to douse the flames. The man alleged the sub inspector allegedly insulted and abused him.

The police took Azam into custody and shifted him to the police station. Assistant Commissioner of Police, Falaknuma, M.A. Jaweed said the police were verifying the ownership of the motorcycle and checking whether the man Azam was under the influence of drugs.

A case was registered in connection with the incident.