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Crime
Siwan shopkeeper dies after petrol attack, shop locked in
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 07:46 PM
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In Siwan, a 25‑year‑old shopkeeper was locked inside his shop, petrol was poured over him and he was set on fire, resulting in his death.
A 25‑year‑old shopkeeper in Siwan was trapped inside his shop when a group of assailants poured petrol over him and set the premises on fire. The attackers locked the shop’s door from the outside, preventing any escape.
The incident took place in a local market area of Siwan city, where the shopkeeper, identified as Naveed Ansari, was found dead at the scene.
Local police have been called to the site and are investigating the motive behind the attack. Witnesses report that the assailants were armed and fled the scene shortly after the blaze.
The community has expressed shock and outrage over the brutal act, with several shopkeepers demanding stricter security measures in the area.
The incident took place in a local market area of Siwan city, where the shopkeeper, identified as Naveed Ansari, was found dead at the scene.
Local police have been called to the site and are investigating the motive behind the attack. Witnesses report that the assailants were armed and fled the scene shortly after the blaze.
The community has expressed shock and outrage over the brutal act, with several shopkeepers demanding stricter security measures in the area.