In a bizarre incident reported from Karnataka, a man who was upset over loan denial set bank on fire. Damages worth Rs. 12 lakhs were reported in the aftermath of the incident. The incident was reported from the Canara Bank branch located in Haveri district, Karnataka. The accused was identified as 33-year-old Wasim Hazaratsab Mulla. The accused was arrested by the police under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, including Section 477 and Section 436.
The incident was a stark reminder of a similar case reported from Gujarat where a woman was set ablaze by her neighbour for naming her puppy ‘Sonu’. The woman had reportedly given the name similar to the nickname of the neighbour’s wife.
Background
In a thriving society, trust is one of the most important factors that holds people together. We step out of our houses, trusting the fact that we won’t be outrightly attacked by a maniac, and if we are, authorities will intervene. We take to our offices and shopping malls with the trust that if a situation arises, where we are attacked without provoking a person, we shall be granted our due justice.
However, what happens when an isolated event shakes up our belief in all that can be trusted? Recently, a man in Karnataka gave people the same sense of shock when he set a bank branch on fire.
Also Read: Caught on Cam: Angry Bhopal Woman Smashes Papaya Alleging Vendor’s Car Hit Her Car
The Facts of the Matter
33-year-old Wasim wanted to get a loan from Canara Bank’s Haveri branch. He applied for the same at the branch. However, his application was rejected by the bank as he had a low CIBIL Score. For the unversed CIBIL is the credit score based on which we are all granted or denied a loan.
Karnataka: Upset over rejection of his loan application, a man allegedly set the bank on fire in Haveri district on Sunday
"The accused has been arrested and a case has been registered at Kaginelli police station under Sections 436, 477, 435 of IPC," say police pic.twitter.com/jrlHOYhegS
— ANI (@ANI) January 10, 2022
Man Had Low CIBIL Score, Denied Loan
While most of us would leave the bank disappointed, and look for ways to increase our score. Or look for other ways to get the loan, Wasim took a whole different approach to get his voice heard. He didn’t shout at the bank staff to create a scene. He simply set the bank branch on fire.
How Accused Set the Bank Office on Fire
According to reports, Hazaratsab Mulla had submitted an application at the Hedugonda village’s branch in Haveri. But upset over the application denial, the man reached the branch later in the night to set the score straight. He broke into the bank by breaking open a window and went on to spill petrol inside the office. He then set the bank office on fire.
Pedestrians Alert Police, Accused Nabbed
Soon, pedestrians alerted the police and fire service services to take control of the situation. Soon, fire tenders rushed to the place and the fire was contained. Meanwhile, the police also nabbed Mulla who was trying to flee his village.
Also Read: Kerala ‘Wife-Swapping’ Racket Busted: Seven Held, Police Claim ‘1000 Couples Involved’
Damages Worth Rs. 12 Lakhs
The accused was arrested under multiple provisions of the Indian Penal Code. This includes Section 436 (Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent destroy house, etc), Section 477 (Fraudulent cancellation, destruction, etc., of will, authority to adopt, or valuable security) and Section 435 (Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to cause damage).
In the aftermath of the incident, the bank revealed that the man’s action had costed the bank Rs.12 lakhs in damages. Multiple computers, passbook printer, cash counting machines, CCTVs, cash counters, fans and lights were destroyed.
For Latest Updates Follow Us on Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
