Dholai Cachar: A devastating fire broke out at the Bhubandahar Tea Garden Market in Cachar district at approximately 6:00 AM Sunday, causing widespread panic and significant financial loss.
The sudden eruption of the blaze rapidly spread, completely gutting at least three shops in the market area and reducing all merchandise inside to ashes. Local sources estimate the financial damage from the incident to be in the lakhs of rupees. The exact cause of the fire remains unknown and is under investigation.
Fire Services Control the Blaze
Upon receiving the alarm, multiple fire tenders from the Sonai and Dholai Fire and Emergency Services quickly rushed to the scene. After an intense and prolonged effort, the firefighters successfully managed to bring the massive fire under control. The swift response and efforts of the fire department prevented the blaze from spreading to adjacent shops, averting a much larger disaster for the market area.
MLA Nihar Ranjan Das Visits Affected Site
Following the incident, the esteemed local representative of the Dholai Assembly Constituency, MLA Nihar Ranjan Das, immediately arrived at the market. He personally inspected the damaged area, interacted with the affected shopkeepers, and assessed the overall situation.
MLA Das offered words of assurance, promising the distressed traders that he would stand by them during this difficult time. He also guaranteed that he would coordinate with the administration to ensure they receive the necessary assistance and compensation. His timely presence provided a much-needed sense of relief and hope among the shop owners.
