Committed to PEOPLE'S RIGHT TO KNOW
Vol. 5 Num 569 Sun. January 01, 2006  
   
Metropolitan


60 shanties gutted in city


Some unidentified miscreants set fire to a slum in the city in the small hours of Saturday.

A fire brigade source said around 60 shanties were burnt to ashes.

On information, the firefighters went to the spot at Uttar Manda and doused the fire by 4.25am.

Sabujbag police however said the fire originated from an electric short circuit.

None was injured in the incident.