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Fire engulfs Mahindra Thar outside Jaipur police HQ, also destroys Tata Harrier
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 03:31 PM
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A blaze broke out in a Mahindra Thar parked outside the Jaipur police headquarters, spreading to a nearby Tata Harrier. Both vehicles were severely damaged, but no casualties were reported.
A fire erupted in a Mahindra Thar that was parked outside the Jaipur police headquarters on Thursday. The flames quickly spread to a Tata Harrier parked nearby, reducing both vehicles to charred wreckage. Emergency services arrived promptly and extinguished the blaze, preventing it from reaching surrounding structures.
Preliminary investigations suggest a short‑circuit as the likely cause of the fire, though officials have not ruled out other possibilities. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and the area was cleared without further incident.
The incident underscores the importance of regular electrical safety checks for vehicles, especially those stationed in high‑traffic public zones. Police have opened a case to determine the exact trigger and to assess any liability.
Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from the vicinity to piece together the sequence of events. The damaged vehicles are expected to be towed for forensic examination, and a detailed report will be released once the inquiry concludes.
Preliminary investigations suggest a short‑circuit as the likely cause of the fire, though officials have not ruled out other possibilities. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and the area was cleared without further incident.
The incident underscores the importance of regular electrical safety checks for vehicles, especially those stationed in high‑traffic public zones. Police have opened a case to determine the exact trigger and to assess any liability.
Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from the vicinity to piece together the sequence of events. The damaged vehicles are expected to be towed for forensic examination, and a detailed report will be released once the inquiry concludes.