Denied cigarette, man hurls 'petrol-bomb' at Gwalior shop; 2 kids among 3 hurt

BHOPAL: A row over a cigarette ended in an arson attack in Gwalior's Thatipur on Sunday, with a man allegedly hurling a burning petrol-filled bottle at a shop from his balcony, leaving the shopkeeper and his two children with burn injuries.Police said the accused, Somesh alias Komesh Vimal, had gone to Samriddhi Store in PNT Colony to buy a cigarette.Told none was available, he argued with owner Rathore, kicked a dustbin and later poured petrol inside, but the family snatched his matchbox.He threw a lit bottle from his balcony. Residents doused the fire; Somesh has been arrested.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Bhopal | Silver Rate in Bhopal | Bank Holidays in Bhopal | Public Holidays in Bhopal | Petrol Price in Bhopal | Diesel Price in Bhopal | CNG Price in Bhopal | LPG Price in BhopalStay updated with the latest Bhopal news. Download the TOI App.