Hyderabad: Man who set bikes on fire at Malakpet metro station caught
The Chaderghat police took into custody one person who had allegedly set ablaze five motorcycles parked at Malakpet metro station three days ago.
Hyderabad: The Chaderghat police took into custody one person who had allegedly set ablaze five motorcycles parked at Malakpet metro station three days ago.
According to the police, the man identified as Zaker, a resident of Moosanagar of Chaderghat, who is suffering from mental health issues, went to the metro station on Friday afternoon. He took out a matchbox and set a two wheeler on fire. The fire rapidly spread to nearby motorcycles parked in the vicinity. A total of five vehicles were gutted in the fire.
The police after the incident verified the footage of the surveillance cameras network and noticed a man coming to the place and setting the vehicle on fire.
The Commissioner’s Task Force team and the Chaderghat police formed special teams and identified the suspect as Zaker, a resident of Chaderghat. On Sunday early hours, the police took the man into custody.
The police sources said Zaker was previously involved in similar offences in different areas of the city.