Manipur, Feb. 17 -- A devastating fire broke out on the afternoon of February 14 at Motbung bazar and completely destroyed a Garment Store along with all the store articles and property worth over Rs 28 lakhs were partially burnt nearby a wooden wall of a Baker Store. The fire was allegedly ignited through electric short-circuit.
According to Gamnom-Saparmeina Police, the garment store has been estimated at Rs. 8 Lakhs while all the properties including ladies shoe, mattress, blanket, rack, Almirah, Show box, cycle, carpet, Cash Box, and other costly materials and properties worth around Rs. 20 Lakhs were all razed to the ground mainly due to the late arrival of Fire Brigade from Kangpokpi located around 23 Km. away from the Model village....