A devastating fire broke out at Tekcham Raghu’s extended shelter in Wangjing Tekcham Leikai, Thoubal district in Manipur at around 1:30 pm in the intervening night of January 2 and 3. The fire, caused by an electric short circuit, engulfed the extension, destroying property worth approximately ₹6-7 lakhs. As the fire broke out in the midnight, people came to light lately. The blaze destroyed around 300 chickens, household items, and other valuables. Firefighters from Thoubal Fire Service arrived promptly and brought the fire under control, preventing further damage. Locals joined hands to help extinguish the fire, but the damage was already done. Police personnel from Thoubal PS and Wangjing Out Post also assisted in the firefighting efforts.The destroyed items include 300 chickens, furniture, carpets, sofa, table, clothes, electronic items, generator and others.
Fire Destroys Property Worth Lakhs in Manipur
