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Mahindra Thar Catches Fire Outside Jaipur Police HQ, Tata Harrier Also Engulfed
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 03:36 PM
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A Mahindra Thar parked outside the Jaipur police headquarters ignited, spreading to a nearby Tata Harrier. Both vehicles were severely damaged but no injuries were reported, with officials suspecting a short‑circuit cause.
A fire broke out in a Mahindra Thar parked just outside the police headquarters in Jaipur on Tuesday. The blaze quickly spread to a Tata Harrier that was parked nearby, resulting in both vehicles being reduced to charred wrecks.
Emergency services arrived promptly and extinguished the flames, preventing the fire from reaching the police building or causing any civilian injuries. Witnesses reported hearing a loud crack before seeing thick smoke rise from the Thar.
Preliminary investigations by the police suggest a short‑circuit in the Thar's electrical system as the likely trigger, though a full forensic analysis is underway. No other property damage was reported.
Authorities have urged vehicle owners to check electrical fittings regularly, especially in hot weather, to avoid similar incidents.
The incident underscores the importance of timely fire response and routine vehicle maintenance in urban areas.
Emergency services arrived promptly and extinguished the flames, preventing the fire from reaching the police building or causing any civilian injuries. Witnesses reported hearing a loud crack before seeing thick smoke rise from the Thar.
Preliminary investigations by the police suggest a short‑circuit in the Thar's electrical system as the likely trigger, though a full forensic analysis is underway. No other property damage was reported.
Authorities have urged vehicle owners to check electrical fittings regularly, especially in hot weather, to avoid similar incidents.
The incident underscores the importance of timely fire response and routine vehicle maintenance in urban areas.