The initial version of the incident was a short circuit in the electrical wiring, but during the investigative and operative measures it was found that the car was set on fire.

On suspicion, a local resident was detained, who was deprived of his driver's license for "drunken driving" a few months before the incident.

The state publication "Minskaya Pravda" told the details of the incident.

The arson suspect and his victim are almost neighbors - they live on the same street in Pleshčanytsy.

On the night when the fire broke out, the Opel of the head of the traffic police department was parked near the house.

Operatives found a 31-year-old man who was deprived of his driving license last November for driving a car while intoxicated.

The decision in his case was made by

According to the version of the investigation, he was not going to put up with such a decision.

According to "Minska Pravda", after his license was revoked, he told the head of the traffic police department: "I know what you drive...".

After the suspect's arrest, operatives found out that he filled a canister at a gas station, poured gasoline on the car of the head of the district traffic police, and then set it on fire.

A criminal case was opened against him for intentionally destroying or damaging property in a way that is dangerous to the public and causing significant damage.

He faces up to 10 years in prison.