₹10,000 salary dispute allegedly sparks ₹240 million fire in India
A dispute over ₹10,000 in unpaid salary allegedly led a former accountant to set fire to textile goods in India’s Surat city, causing an estimated ₹240 million in losses, according to police. The fire broke out at the Shyam Sangini Textile Market in Saroli on September 9 and was initially believed to have been accidental. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply…
A former accountant in India's Surat city allegedly started a fire at a textile market, claiming it was retaliation for unpaid salary, resulting in estimated losses of ₹240 million, according to police. The fire erupted at Shyam Sangini Textile Market in Saroli on September 9, initially thought to be accidental. Vinod Savle, a 33-year-old ex-accountant who earned ₹30,000 monthly, was arrested after buying petrol and setting fire to textile goods outside his former workplace.
The blaze spread to neighboring shops, destroying goods and materials in 17 shops belonging to four textile traders, with combined losses totaling ₹240 million. Savle reportedly left Surat after the fire and returned after 12 days due to lack of funds. Authorities are investigating the incident as arson following CCTV footage and human intelligence.
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