Fire Accident at Kamalanagar Welfare Association Office; Property Loss Estimated at ₹8 Lakh

KAPRA: A fire broke out under suspicious circumstances on Wednesday at the South Kamalanagar Welfare Association office under the Kapra Circle limits. In the incident, furniture and several important records kept in the office were completely gutted. The property loss is estimated to be around ₹8 lakh. Association members and local residents rushed to the spot after noticing the fire and attempted to control the flames. Fire department personnel later arrived with a fire engine and brought the fire under control. According to association members, they were present in the office until around 12:30 pm, after which they left for their homes. The fire reportedly broke out sometime after they left. Representatives of the association stated that the incident was not caused by an electrical short circuit. Locals suspect foul play as the Kamalanagar Welfare Association had recently witnessed internal disputes, leading to a split into two groups. The fire also caused cracks in the building structure. Association members said they would file a complaint with the police and demanded strict action against those responsible for the incident.