Kulgam, May 21: A two-stored shopping complex and a cotton factory was gutted in a major blaze at Bonigam area of Qazigund in South Kashmiri’s Kulgam district on Tuesday morning.
Station House Officer (SHO) Qazigund, Muzamil Ahmad told Kashmir Upfront as we received the information, that fire erupted at Bonigam, soon after the incident fire tenders were rushed to spot to douse off the flames.
“After more than two hours, the fire was brought under control. “The complex and Cotton has suffered heavy damage but nearby shops and commercial establishments have been secured,” he said.
Complex belonging to Noor Mohd Dar son of Gh Hassan Dar, a resident of Bonigam, Qazigund, while as factory belongs to Aijaz Ahmad a resident of Nawa, Bonigam.
“Cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, the officer said, adding there were no reports of any loss of life or injury to anyone so far”.
