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Crime
Man Sets Salesman Ablaze with Petrol in Jaipur, Victim Rushed to Hospital
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 07:36 PM
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A man poured petrol on a salesman in Jaipur, igniting him; the victim ran out on fire and was taken to a hospital.
A man in Jaipur allegedly doused a travelling salesman with petrol and set him alight, police said. The incident occurred in a public area where the attacker approached the victim before pouring the flammable liquid.
The salesman, engulfed in flames, managed to flee the scene but sustained severe burns. Bystanders and emergency services responded quickly, extinguishing the fire and transporting him to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Jaipur police have launched an investigation, registering a case of attempted murder and arson. Officials are seeking witnesses and reviewing CCTV footage to identify the assailant and determine a motive.
The incident has raised concerns about public safety, prompting local authorities to increase patrols in busy market zones.
Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.
The salesman, engulfed in flames, managed to flee the scene but sustained severe burns. Bystanders and emergency services responded quickly, extinguishing the fire and transporting him to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Jaipur police have launched an investigation, registering a case of attempted murder and arson. Officials are seeking witnesses and reviewing CCTV footage to identify the assailant and determine a motive.
The incident has raised concerns about public safety, prompting local authorities to increase patrols in busy market zones.
Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.