Inferno guts kutcha house
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 04 2024:
A 'kutcha' house at Sanjenbam Kiyong Lainingkol Baruni foothills, under Lamlai police station, was completely gutted by fire on Monday.
The house belonged to one Telem Bhogen Meitei (50) s/o late T Nabachandra Singh.
According to police reports, as soon as the fire was reported, Lamlai police along with a team of fire service, rushed to the scene.
The house with tin roofing was engulfed in flames.
However, no one was inside the house at the time of the incident.
The house was located at the edge of the village along the foothills, police said.
Telem Bhogen reported that the fire destroyed an iron Godrej cabinet containing Rs 2.5 lakh, along with three wooden almirahs, four beds, three gas cylinders, and various clothing items, resulting in total losses estimated at around Rs.6 lakh.
The cause of the fire is still unknown.