Chennai: A techie, under the influence of alcohol, set a vehicle on fire at Adambakkam here early this morning. According to the police, Sairam Dharunchand (22) works at a call centre at Tidel Park. A resident of Nanganallur, he visited a wine shop bar at New Colony yesterday.
As per sources, a fight broke out between him and the bar in-charge Karthik (32) who lives in the neighbourhood. The reason for the fight, sources said, was because Sairam paid the bill through an app but alleged that excess money was deducted from his account. At 3.30 am, under the influence of alcohol, he returned to the spot and set Karthiks two-wheeler on fire.
Police said the back wheel of the vehicle was completely damaged. Based on a complaint from Karthik, police arrested Sairam.