No injuries were reported and tourist movement remained unaffected..
The fire was reported around 9.55 am. A fire engine reached the spot and doused the flames within 10 minutes. No injuries were reported and tourist movement remained unaffected. . You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata Stay updated with the latest Kolkata news.
Officials said the damage could have been worse had nearby motorcycles not been moved in time. The outpost, under Jorebunglow police station, was gutted from the inside, damaging computers, wireless sets, manpacks and lights. Download the TOI App.
Darjeeling : A fire broke out at Batasia Police Outpost, near the famed Batasia Loop tourist spot, around 5km from Darjeeling, on Tuesday morning.
A short circuit could be the cause,” said Darjeeling fire station in-charge Bharat Lama Sherpa, according to the preliminary investigation. “The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. An investigation has been initiated.