Excelsior Correspondent
POONCH, Oct 16: Property worth lakhs was destroyed in a major fire incident in electric goods shops at Saria Market in Mendhar town last night.
A Police spokesman said that the fire broke out during early hours today. The cops during patrolling noticed dense clouds of smoke coming out of the shop and sounded alert. They rushed to the site and then informed Fire and Emergency Services men.
The shops belonging to Sonu Sharma (Krishna Electronics), was totally gutted before the Fire tenders arrived there. Owner of the shop also arrived there after some time. He suspected some foul play behind the incident and demanded proper investigation. The locals of the area also joined him.
SDPO, Mendhar Neeraj Padyar said that SHO reached the spot immediately after the incident. With the help of two fire tenders the fire was controlled within two hours. He said the police has taken cognizance of the matter.
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