Northeast India’s Only English and Hindi Satellite News Channel
Last Updated: 25th March, 2022 11:59 IST

Assam: Over 50 shops gutted in massive fire at Diburugarh’s Natun Bazar

First Published: 23rd March, 2022 8:46 IST

As many as 50 shops were gutted after a massive fire that broke out in Dibrugarh city late last night. The fire broke in the city’s commercial hub Natun Bazar.

As many as 50 shops were gutted after a massive fire that broke out in Dibrugarh city late last night.

The fire broke in the city’s commercial hub Natun Bazar.

Most of the shops which fell prey to the blazing inferno were cloth stores.

It is being estimated that property worth Rs 20 crore has been lost in the fire.

Also Read: Assam : Netizens decry police assault on minor in Laharighat

The fire reportedly broke out at around 3 in the morning and kept blazing for almost four hours.

About 15 fire tenders reached the spot and battled the flame for hours before finally dousing it down.

Dibrugarh Deputy Commissioner Biswajit Pegu and Superintendent of Police Shwetank Mishra reached the spot and took stock of the situation.

COMMENTS

WE RECOMMEND

Banner
Assam: Man Who Beats a Lactating Female Dog to Death In Front of Her Puppies Arrested

It needs to be mentioned that, the arrest led to the protest by the local women demanding action against Saikia.

22nd November 2024
Banner
Assam: Father-Daughter Duo Killed in Road Accident On the Way To School in Bongaigaon, Angry Locals Torch Bus

In the aftermath of the incident, enraged locals staged a protest, blocking the national highway and setting the bus on fire.

22nd November 2024
Banner
3 Assam Cops Suspended After Bangladeshi Infiltrator Escapes from SMCH

A case has been registered against the three personnel, and Hailakandi SP Leena Doley has initiated a high-level probe into the incident.

22nd November 2024
Banner
Heart Breaking: Assam Youth Beats a Lactating Female Dog to Death In Front of Her Puppies

The dog was desperate for food after giving birth to five puppies, and she ventured into the broiler farm and ate a chicken.

21st November 2024
Banner
Malaria Cases Surge in Assam’s Kokrajhar, 2 Including a Child Dies in a Week

A total of 1,901 cases were detected as of November 18, 2024 in Kokrajhar.

21st November 2024