Bhiwandi Car Fire: Unidentified Man Suspected Of Setting Parked WagonR Ablaze Near Fish Chowk; CCTV Footage Captures Act

Bhiwandi, November 13, 2026: A parked Maruti Suzuki WagonR was set ablaze in a suspected arson attack near Fish Chowk in the early hours of Friday, resulting in significant damage to the vehicle. The incident occurred outside the Teen Batti Market area, where the car had been parked on the roadside. The extent of the damage is estimated to cost the owner several lakh rupees.

The Bhiwandi City Police have registered a case against an unidentified individual and are investigating the incident based on CCTV footage. Naushad Mohammed Alam Ansari, a resident of Three Batti Market, reported the car fire to the police around 4:45 am on November 13, after receiving a call that his vehicle had caught fire. Upon arriving at the scene, he found the car already severely damaged, with the engine, CNG kit, seats, electrical wiring, meter, indicators, silencer, and more gutted.

CCTV footage shows a suspicious man, wearing a blue T-shirt, red trousers, and a white cloth around his head, possibly connected to the arson act. The victim's identity, motive, and the whereabouts of the suspect remain unclear as investigations continue.