A man tragically lost his life after being trapped in a Fortuner vehicle that caught fire near Kot Pul Nagla in the Dadri police station area of Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Local residents, upon noticing the burning car, alerted the police and attempted to rescue him but were unable to reach him in time.
Responding swiftly, police and fire services arrived at the scene after receiving the report. The vehicle was located about100 meters into a forest, and authorities suspect foul play, suggesting the possibility of murder via arson, according to a police spokesperson.
The victim has been identified as Sanjay Yadav, a resident of Nehru Nagar in Ghaziabad, where the car is also registered. Following the incident, Sanjay’s family lodged a complaint at the Dadri police station, and his body has been sent for an autopsy.
Greater Noida ADCP Ashok Kumar stated, “Last night, a Fortuner was found in flames with a person inside. Senior officials and a forensic team were quickly dispatched to the scene.” Kumar also noted that Yadav had been out with two friends and allegedly involved in a dispute regarding jewelry.
The police have taken both friends into custody and are pursuing further investigation. Forensic teams are assessing the crime scene as authorities explore all possible angles in the case. Legal actions will follow the ongoing investigations.