Archive · 25 May 2025
Man Arrested for Yadgir Congress Office Arson
A man named Shankar Gooli has been arrested because he is accused of setting the local Congress party office on fire.
He was reportedly angry because his wife lost her position as president of a women's group within the party.
The fire happened in the early hours of May 24, 2025, causing damage to furniture.
Police are also looking for another person.
Authorities are investigating using CCTV footage and a complaint filed by the party president.
They found a container of petrol where the fire happened, and the case is being handled by the Yadgir Town Police.
Shankar Gooli arrested for allegedly setting the District Congress Committee Office on fire.
Police are searching for another suspect, Bapugouda, in connection with the arson.
The fire occurred around 1:30 a.m. on May 24, 2025, at the party office near Kanaka Circle.
The fire caused damage to an air cooler, sofa, and other furniture, with estimated losses exceeding ₹4 lakh.
Police used CCTV footage and a complaint to arrest Gooli and found a can of petrol at the scene.
- Who
- Shankar Gooli was arrested, and police are searching for Bapugouda.
- What
- A man set fire to the Yadgir District Congress Committee Office.
- When
- The fire occurred around 1:30 a.m. on May 24, 2025.
- Where
- The Yadgir District Congress Committee Office, near Kanaka Circle in Yadgir city.
- Why
- Shankar Gooli was reportedly upset over his wife being replaced as the Mahila Morcha president.
- Accused
- Shankar Gooli
- Associate Search
- Bapugouda
- Motive
- Upset over wife's Mahila Morcha post replacement
- Location
- Yadgir District Congress Committee Office, near Kanaka Circle
- Date of Fire
- May 24, 2025
- Reported Damage
- Air cooler, sofa, furniture worth over ₹4 lakh
- Evidence
- Petrol can seized, CCTV footage
- Police Station
- Yadgir Town Police Station