Ganja-Laden Car Set Ablaze After Tyre Burst, Probe Underway
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The vehicle while on its way developed a flat tyre. As the locals and passerby gathered, the driver reportedly poured fuel over the car and set it ablaze before fleeing the scene.
Within minutes, the vehicle was engulfed in flames.
Fire Services personnel rushed to the spot and managed to contain the blaze.
Sonepur, Sep 6: A car loaded with ganja was set on fire after one of its tyres burst in the Nuabazar area of Binika town, Sonepur district, early Saturday morning.
According to reports, the vehicle while on its way developed a flat tyre. As the locals and passerby gathered, the driver reportedly poured fuel over the car and set it ablaze before fleeing the scene.
Within minutes, the vehicle was engulfed in flames.
On being informed, fire Services personnel rushed to the spot and managed to contain the blaze.
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✨Preliminary investigations suggest the car was carrying nearly three quintals of ganja.
Following the incident, police have launched a manhunt to trace the absconding driver and are working to identify the source and intended destination of the narcotics.