Video: Parked car set ablaze in Varanasi after cafe owner ‘refused to serve noodles’

In Varanasi, a parked car was set on fire in a fiery incident that unfolded after a dispute between a cafe owner and a customer over noodles. A video capturing the scene has since gone viral on social media. The altercation occurred on Monday night when the cafe owner allegedly denied serving noodles to the customer at a late hour.

The situation escalated into an argument, leading to the car's fiery destruction. CCTV footage revealed two men approaching the parked vehicle, with one, masked and intent on arson, setting the car ablaze before fleeing on a bike driven by the second individual. Following the incident, a First Information Report (FIR) was lodged by the Varanasi Police, and both the identified and several unidentified suspects were booked.

However, no arrests have been made as of yet. The accused reportedly visited the café under the influence of alcohol around 11:45 pm on August 15 and requested noodles. When the owner refused to serve them at that hour, the accused allegedly resorted to abuse, sparking a confrontation that was later diffused by bystanders. However, the accused returned to the café approximately three hours later, allegedly setting the owner's parked car ablaze in the early hours of the following morning.