Man sets his bike on fire after traffic police issued challan

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NEW DELHI | September 6, 2019 (IANS):

A man under the influence of alcohol allegedly set ablaze his motorcycle after he was stopped by the traffic personnel in south Delhi's Chirag Delhi area on Thursday.

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According to the police, a PCR Call was recieved at Malviya Nagar Police station about a man torching his motorcycle.

When the police team reached the spot, it was found that the traffic staff was carrying out action against drunk driving. When the traffic staff stopped a motorcycle rider Rakesh, a resident of Sarvodaya Enclave, he was found under the influence of alcohol.

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His vehicle was impounded as per law. "In the meantime, he mischievously set fire to his vehicle. A case under relevant sections has been registered and further investigation is under way," police said.