Northeast Desk, 16th October: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma conducted an inspection of the site where a major fire incident took place on Thana Road in Police Bazar.
This incident, which involved a multi-storey building used as a godown, presented a formidable challenge to the dedicated Emergency Response Team. Their relentless efforts were instrumental in extinguishing the fire and preventing its spread to nearby commercial and residential properties.
The Fire Department and Meghalaya Police worked in close collaboration, displaying remarkable dedication in containing the fire and averting further loss of life and property.
Chief Minister Sangma also assessed the aftermath of the fire, which had a particularly devastating impact on the building owned by Amit Singhania in Police Bazar.
The four-storey structure, housing both godowns and the Singhania family, suffered significant damage due to this unfortunate incident. The swift response and collective actions of the Emergency Response Team, Fire Department, and Meghalaya Police played a crucial role in mitigating the disaster’s consequences.