Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Vehicles Torched in Pimpri-Chinchwad Arson Incident
In the Rahatani area of Pimpri-Chinchwad, someone named Abhishek set fire to a rickshaw and four two-wheelers at midnight.
The fire was put out with the help of local people and the fire department, but the vehicles were completely destroyed.
The whole thing was caught on camera, and the police have arrested Abhishek.
The owner of the rickshaw, Bhagwan, had just come back from a trip with his family when this happened.
The police are still trying to figure out why Abhishek did this.
It's a big deal because the police had said they would keep the area safe, especially with elections and New Year celebrations coming up.
A rickshaw and four two-wheelers were set on fire in Swami Samarth Colony, Rahatani, Pimpri-Chinchwad at midnight.
The incident was captured on CCTV, showing the accused, Abhishek Rajaram Shriname (22), pouring petrol and setting the vehicles on fire.
The complainant, Bhagwan Ashok Ghanate (53), had just returned from a pilgrimage when the arson occurred.
The fire was extinguished with the help of local residents and the fire department, but the vehicles were completely destroyed.
The police have registered a case against Abhishek, and the investigation is ongoing to determine the motive.
- Who
- Abhishek Rajaram Shriname (22) is the accused; Bhagwan Ashok Ghanate (53) is the complainant.
- What
- A rickshaw and four two-wheelers were set on fire in Swami Samarth Colony.
- When
- The incident occurred at midnight.
- Where
- The arson took place in Swami Samarth Colony, Rahatani, Pimpri-Chinchwad.
- Why
- The motive is still under investigation, with possibilities including a petty dispute, personal grudge, or an attempt to create terror.
- Location
- Swami Samarth Colony, Rahatani, Pimpri-Chinchwad
- Time of Incident
- Midnight
- Vehicles Affected
- 1 rickshaw and 4 two-wheelers
- Accused
- Abhishek Rajaram Shriname (22)
- Complainant
- Bhagwan Ashok Ghanate (53), rickshaw driver
- Police Station
- Kalewadi Police Station
- Damages
- Several lakhs
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing