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Pune, March 22 – A shocking incident has come to light in Pune, where a tempo traveller driver allegedly set his own vehicle on fire, leading to the tragic deaths of four employees trapped inside. The horrific act, captured on CCTV, shows the driver, reportedly enraged over a salary cut, jumping out of the burning vehicle and fleeing the scene.
According to police reports, the accused, identified as [Driver’s Name], had been in a dispute with his employer over recent salary deductions. In a fit of rage, he allegedly doused the tempo traveller with an inflammable substance and ignited it while four employees were still inside. The victims were unable to escape and succumbed to the fire.
The CCTV footage, now in police possession, clearly shows the driver executing the act before making a swift escape,Pune
leaving the trapped passengers to their fate. Eyewitnesses reported hearing desperate screams from inside the vehicle as the fire rapidly engulfed it.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene soon after, but by then, the fire had already claimed the lives of the four employees. Their charred remains were recovered, and forensic teams have been deployed to examine the extent of the damage. The victims’ identities are being verified, and their families have been notified.Pune
Authorities have launched a manhunt to nab the absconding driver. “We have identified the accused and are conducting raids to track him down. He will face severe legal action for this heinous crime,” said a senior police official handling the case.
The incident has sparked outrage in the local community, with demands for stringent action against the accused. “This is an unimaginable crime. Justice must be served,” said one grieving relative of the deceased.
Investigations are ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge as the police probe continues.
