Meerut: Muslim youth caught after setting fire to dupattas outside Krishna Saree Showroom

A Muslim man set fire to dupattas outside Krishna Saree Showroom in Mawana, Meerut. Traders controlled the blaze, one shopkeeper suffered burns, and police registered a case.

NewsBharati    13-Nov-2026 15:50:28 PM
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A man used a lighter to set fire to dupattas displayed outside Krishna Saree Showroom in Mawana, Meerut, on Thursday, November 12. Local traders rushed to extinguish the flames, preventing the fire from spreading inside the shop, while one shopkeeper suffered burns to his hand.
Muslim youth caught after setting fire
(The accused Muslim youth caught on CCTV footage outside the shop, just before the arson, Image: Bhaskar)
CCTV captures arson attempt
 
The incident took place in Mawana's busy market area, where dupattas were hanging outside Krishna Saree Showroom.
 
According to the available account, the accused deliberately set the hanging clothes on fire using a lighter.
 
CCTV footage captured the act, helping identify the accused. He was subsequently caught near Islamia Madrasa, according to the information shared about the incident.
 
The fire triggered concern among shopkeepers and people present in the crowded market. Traders immediately stepped in to douse the flames before they could spread into the showroom or nearby establishments.
 
Trader suffers burns while controlling fire
 
A local trader suffered burns to his hand while attempting to extinguish the fire. Other shopkeepers also joined the effort and managed to bring the situation under control.
 
The incident could have caused greater damage had the flames spread to the showroom or neighbouring shops. The quick response by local traders helped prevent the fire from escalating.
 
The motive behind the act and the accused's role are subject to police investigation.
 
Police Register Case, Legal Action Underway
Meerut Police confirmed on X that a case had been registered at Mawana police station under relevant legal provisions. In its statement, the police said, “A case has been registered at Mawana police station under the relevant sections in connection with the incident. Further legal proceedings are underway.”
 
 
The police have initiated legal proceedings in the matter. Any charges against the accused will be determined through the investigation and due process of law.
 
An act of arson, even when directed at a few dupattas hanging outside a shop, cannot be dismissed as a minor incident.
The question is what he intended to achieve by setting the clothes on fire in a crowded market. Was it an attempt to intimidate the shopkeeper, provoke communal tension or simply damage property?
 
The fact that the shop is Hindu-owned and located near a Hanuman temple makes a thorough investigation all the more important, but the motive must be established through evidence.
 
Those who indulge in anti-Hindu hostility, target Hindu-owned businesses or attempt to intimidate people because of their religious identity must be called out without hesitation. Religious freedom cannot mean freedom to threaten others, and no one should be allowed to use communal hostility as an excuse for violence or vandalism.
 
The police must investigate the motive, examine the CCTV footage and ensure that the accused faces strict legal action if the allegations are proved.