AMRITSAR, May 29 -- A physically disabled shopkeeper died in a massive fire that broke out at Rambagh market, one of the city's busiest commercial hubs near the inter-state bus terminal (ISBT), officials said on Thursday.

The police said that the presence of highly inflammable material, including bamboo and other goods, caused the fire to spread quickly, gutting more than 20 shops. The deceased has been identified as Khareti Lal, a resident of Prem Nagar, Batala Road, Amritsar.

"The deceased was above 75 and unable to walk due to a knee problem. He got trapped in the blaze and died on the spot. A detailed report on the losses suffered by the affected shopkeepers is being prepared and will be forwarded to senior authorities," said Ravind...