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Crime
Son Sets Fire in Mumbai's Kohinoor Square, Kills Father Over Money
✍️ Amar Ujala · Maharashtra
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 10:31 PM
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A blaze erupted at the Kohinoor Square building in Mumbai after a son allegedly set fire to the premises, resulting in his father's death, police say.
A fire broke out in the Kohinoor Square commercial complex in Mumbai, prompting a swift response from the city fire brigade and emergency services. The blaze forced the evacuation of occupants and was brought under control after several hours of firefighting efforts.
Police investigations have revealed that the fire was deliberately ignited by the victim's son, who is alleged to have set the blaze to kill his father and obtain money. Investigators say the motive appears financial, though the exact amount or dispute details have not been disclosed.
The accused son has been taken into custody, and the case is being treated as a homicide. Authorities have not released further information on injuries or damage beyond the fatality, and the investigation remains ongoing.
The incident has raised concerns about security and familial disputes turning violent in urban settings, prompting calls for closer monitoring of domestic conflicts.
Police investigations have revealed that the fire was deliberately ignited by the victim's son, who is alleged to have set the blaze to kill his father and obtain money. Investigators say the motive appears financial, though the exact amount or dispute details have not been disclosed.
The accused son has been taken into custody, and the case is being treated as a homicide. Authorities have not released further information on injuries or damage beyond the fatality, and the investigation remains ongoing.
The incident has raised concerns about security and familial disputes turning violent in urban settings, prompting calls for closer monitoring of domestic conflicts.