12 shops gutted by fire

By Our Reporter

SHILLONG, DEC 9: At least 12 shops were damaged when a major fire broke out at Bishnupur main market on Friday. The fire incident took place at around 12.30 am and the police patrolling team immediately called the fire tenders.

The fire tenders were able to put out the fire at around 2.30 am, SP (City) Vivek Syiem told reporters.

Informing that there was no casualty during the incident, Syiem said that reason for the fire is yet to be ascertained but he informed that it is suspected the fire started from a shop where a chula was kept.

He said police are still investigating into the matter.