Overview
- A pre-dawn blaze at the Trivandrum Scottish School grounds in Thiruvananthapuram gutted three parked buses and left a fourth partially damaged.
- Fire units from Kazhakuttom and Chakka brought the flames under control in about 30 minutes, and no injuries were reported.
- Police opened an investigation after finding a tempo traveller near the site that officials said heightened suspicion of foul play.
- School management alleged a mini-bus was driven into the parked vehicles before ignition, indicating possible premeditation.
- Accounts differ on when the fire began, with reports citing around 1:45 a.m. or 2:45 a.m., and the lack of CCTV coverage is hindering the inquiry.