The Thane Police in Maharashtra have registered a case against an employee of a light manufacturing company for allegedly committing arson and misappropriating LED lights worth Rs 62.52 lakh, an official said on Friday, reported the PTI.

According to the PTI, based on a complaint, the police on Wednesday registered a case under section 436 (mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy house) and other relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code, the official said.