Fire in Army depot
Sir,
This is with
respect to news item in the DE dated 29.4.2001.
Fire that broke out in the Army's ammunition
depot at Pathankot Cantt a few days back is a
matter of serious concern for the Defence
authorities and the Government is particular as
well as the general public living in and around
the Depot. It was in fact a horrowing night for
the people living in the adjacent areas and
Pathankot city who were seen scurrying to safer
places not knowing exactly what has actually
happened. They would not be able to forget this
terrible and traumatic experience perhaps first
of its kind in the lives of many.
Thank God that
this time no perious life was lost in this
ravaging fire though ammunition worth crores of
rupees is reported to have been destroyed due to
this incident.
We still remember
that exactly one year before, similar fire had
broken out in the Bharatpur Army's ammunition
depot in Rajasthan were too ammunition worth
crores of rupees was gutted in fire besides loss
some precious human lives. Such incidents result
in depletion of our defence arsenals which could
at times effect adversely the combatant power in
the fight against the nefarious designs of the
forces inimical to the country.
Therefore, all the
aspects leading to such events be thoroughly
looked into/investigated by the authorities
concerned and adequate suitable measures taken in
order to avoid recurrence of such incidents in
future.
Yours etc...
Ravi Sharma
Shakti Nagar
Jammu.
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