New Delhi: A man allegedly set his tempo on fire in east Delhi’s Ghazipur after being asked to produce the vehicle’s ownership documents during a traffic check Thursday, police said.A video of the incident, which surfaced online, shows the tempo engulfed in flames while the man waves a black flag and brandishes a sword, causing traffic disruption in the area.According to police, the incident occurred around 8.30 am when traffic personnel stopped the vehicle and asked the driver to produce ownership documents. Allegedly angered by the check, the man poured a flammable substance on the tempo and set it ablaze.Police said he then took out a sword, waved a black flag and recorded the incident on his mobile phone.The accused, identified as Ghanender (28), allegedly obstructed traffic while brandishing the sword before being apprehended by police. Traffic movement was subsequently restored.During questioning, Ghanender allegedly gave varying versions of the incident and claimed that traffic officials stop vehicle owners without reason and frequently ask for documents. Police said his allegations are being examined and verified.An FIR has been registered at Ghazipur police station under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Further investigation is underway.
