Imphal, Nov 2: A grocery shop was gutted late yesterday evening at Thangmeibam Hijam Dewan leikai destroying property worth around Rs.15 lakhs. The freak fire incident broke out due to electric short-circuit at around 8.30 pm, said locals of the area. No person was however injured in the incident.
People of the area pour their angry to fire tender vehicle which rushed the spot without water in the vehicle tank, charging them of dereliction of duty. The locals also stated that the emergency number provided was not responded when contacted by the locals.
The shop belong to Loitongbam Tomba of Thangmeiband Hijam dewan leikai. According to him, properties worth around Rs15 lakh, including gold and cash were cindered in the fire.
On the other hand a Maruti van was caught in fire at Lilong at around 6 pm yesterday. Report said the fire broke out while it was driving. The occupant in the van miraculously escaped only to witness the van burning. Fire tender which was informed rushed the spot and tried to extinguished it but could not save. The registration of the van is MN06L3601.
