A Muslim man identified as Mohammad Khan tried to set fire to a temple chariot in the village of V. Kalathur near Veppanthattai in Perambalur district, reports The Commune.
According to The Commune,Khan hailing from Valikandapuram broke the lock of the shed where two temple chariots were parked and set them on fire. The incident took place at about 7 am.
Seeing the fire, locals gathered to douse it. They nabbed Mohammad Khan who was hanging around in suspicious circumstances. The villagers thrashed Mohammad Khan and started inquiring about why he did it to which he says “Chumma than koluthinen. (I set fire just for the heck of it).”
In a video that is now viral on social media, the Muslim man says that he wanted to see what is inside and hence set the chariot on fire. “It has been lying closed for a long time. The court has given order to not open it. I broke in to see why the court gave such an order.” he said.
“My father’s name is Khader Khan and my name is Mohammad Khan. What other details you want?” he responds to a villager when confronted.
When asked at what time he came and set fire, Mohammad Khan asks the villagers to check the CCTV camera and let them know it for themselves. “I set it on fire in broad day light”, he says.
“I went there to set the temple chariot on fire. I only set it on fire. If you let me, I will set it on fire even now.” the man keeps repeating.
The incident has caused shock among the people of the area. The villagers have handed over the man to the police.
Hindu Munnani has alleged that the Tamil Nadu police is trying to mislead the case saying that the man is mentally ill. The organization has announced protest if proper investigation is not conducted.
When asked at what time he came and set fire, Mohammad Khan asks the villagers to check the CCTV camera and let them know it for themselves. “I set it on fire in broad day light”, he says.
“I went there to set the temple chariot on fire. I only set it on fire. If you let me, I will set it on fire even now.” the man keeps repeating.
The incident has caused shock among the people of the area. The villagers have handed over the man to the police.
Hindu Munnani has alleged that the Tamil Nadu police is trying to mislead the case saying that the man is mentally ill. The organization has announced protest if proper investigation is not conducted.
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