Man Sets 14 Shops of Ex-Boss on Fire Over ₹10,000 Salary Dispute, Goods Worth ₹24 Crore Destroyed

Man Sets 14 Shops of Ex-Boss on Fire Over ₹10,000 Salary Dispute, Goods Worth ₹24 Crore Destroyed

An accountant has been arrested in Surat for allegedly setting fire to more than 14 shops belonging to his former employer following a dispute over his unpaid salary of ₹10,000.

The accused, identified as Vinod Salve, allegedly targeted the textile market after quitting his job. According to police, Salve confessed to setting the shops on fire, claiming that he wanted to teach his former employer a lesson about the importance of money.

CCTV footage reportedly captured the accused damaging and setting fire to the shops. Police said goods estimated to be worth around ₹24 crore were destroyed in the incident, while the accused allegedly used petrol worth approximately ₹150 to carry out the act.

An investigation into the incident is underway.