Ludhiana, Dec. 8 -- A family of 14 had a narrow escape in the Janakpuri area in the wee hours of Sunday after a group, suspected to be drug addicts, set four vehicles parked outside their home on fire. The flames quickly engulfed the house. The incident was captured on CCTV cameras installed in the street.

The division number 3 police registered an FIR against five juveniles after the video of the incident went viral. According to homeowner Amarpal Singh, around 2:30 am on Sunday, the suspects allegedly ignited the parked vehicles, reducing four motorcycles and a scooter to ashes. The family, fast asleep inside, was alerted only when neighbours noticed the blaze and called them. By the time they reached the gate, the fire had already spr...