A romantic getaway turned into a terrifying ordeal in the scenic tourist destination of Khajjiar, located in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. A newly married couple visiting from Punjab had a massive domestic dispute late Tuesday night, which escalated to the point where the enraged husband set fire to his own Creta car parked inside the hotel premises. Following the shocking incident, the husband fled the scene, leaving hotel staff and other guests in a state of panic.
The Dispute Over Dowry Gift
According to the available details, the newlyweds along with a group of their relatives had traveled from Ludhiana, Punjab, to spend some leisure time in Khajjiar. The group was staying at a private hotel in the area. Late Tuesday night, a heated argument broke out between the husband and wife inside their room. The altercation soon escalated into violence. It has been reported that the conflict was centered around the Creta car, which was allegedly given as a dowry gift during their recent wedding. In a fit of uncontrollable rage, the husband reportedly went down to the hotel parking lot, poured a highly flammable liquid over the vehicle, and set it ablaze before running away.
Narrow Escape and Viral Video
Fortunately, no other vehicles were parked adjacent to the burning Creta at the time of the incident. Had there been other cars nearby, the fire could have easily spread, potentially causing a catastrophic explosion and safety hazard for the hotel. A 30-second video capturing the horrifying incident has also surfaced on social media. In the footage, the SUV can be seen engulfed in massive flames while onlookers scream in panic. People in the background can be heard shouting warnings to others, telling them to stay away from the burning vehicle due to the risk of an explosion. The sudden blaze triggered widespread chaos among the hotel staff and other tourists staying at the property.
Police Launch Investigation
Upon receiving the information, local police officials rushed to the spot to bring the situation under control. The police team immediately initiated an investigation and began questioning the wife and the relatives who accompanied the couple on the trip. Since the incident involves a highly personal family matter, the hotel staff has refrained from sharing too details with the media, leaving the investigation entirely to the authorities. The police stated that a thorough probe is underway to determine the exact sequence of events and the root cause of the fire. Official confirmation regarding the motives and subsequent legal actions will be made once the investigation is concluded. Meanwhile, efforts are on to locate the absconding husband.
