Wednesday, February 19, 2025
14.5 C
Srinagar

10 shops gutted in midnight blaze at Boniyar market


Baramulla: At least 10 shops have been reduced to ashes in a devastating fire that broke out during midnight in Boniyar market of Baramulla district in north Kashmir’s Uri, while locals demand for a fire and emergency unit.

As per the news agency Kashmir News Observer, the blaze broke out around midnight, which prompted locals, police as well as army personnel to combat the flames. They were later on joined by the fire and emergency services.

Until the fire was brought under control, it had reduced several shops into ashes. The cause of the fire is being ascertained and is being investigated.

Meanwhile, local police have taken cognizance of the incident.

The residents have have called for the establishment of a dedicated fire and emergency unit in the area, with many believe that the presence of fire responders could have mitigated the damage caused by the blaze—(KNO)

Hot this week

Anjuman-e-Auqaf Discusses Ramadan Preparations at Jama Masjid

Srinagar:Anjuman-e-Auqaf Jama Masjid held a preliminary meeting to discuss...

Will make changes in J&K tourism policy if needed to attract more investment: CM Omar

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that...

“Jammu & Kashmir is staring at a water crisis this year”: CM Omar Abdullah 

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on...

Those playing with career of students will face action: Education Minister

‘70-80% textbooks almost reached district levels’Srinagar :Education Minister, Sakina...

Topics

Anjuman-e-Auqaf Discusses Ramadan Preparations at Jama Masjid

Srinagar:Anjuman-e-Auqaf Jama Masjid held a preliminary meeting to discuss...

Will make changes in J&K tourism policy if needed to attract more investment: CM Omar

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that...

“Jammu & Kashmir is staring at a water crisis this year”: CM Omar Abdullah 

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on...

Those playing with career of students will face action: Education Minister

‘70-80% textbooks almost reached district levels’Srinagar :Education Minister, Sakina...

No plans for water meters in Kashmir: Jal Shakti official

Srinagar : Amid growing speculation about the installation of...

Police secure conviction in NDPS case against four accused in Kulgam

Kulgam: Police in Kulgam have secured conviction of four...

DC Srinagar chairs District Level Committee meeting of NCORD

Srinagar: To review and strengthen ongoing measures to combat...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img