20210722 Kolkata: Cops stuck in morning blaze at DCP office
India Jul 22 2021 “Building” “Office bldg.”
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Kolkata: Cops stuck in morning blaze at DCP office
Updated: 2021-07-22
The fire broke out on the first floor of the building
KOLKATA: The inner chamber of the deputy commissioner of police at the Eastern Suburban Division was completely gutted in an early morning fire on Wednesday. The chamber, on the first floor of the building, caught fire around 5.30am. According to police, short circuit that originated from an electric wiring inside the chamber led to the fire.
At least six cops from the DRO office were stuck for around one-and-a-half hours when the fire broke out. However, it did not spread beyond the first floor. At least five fire tenders responded to the call and the fire was brought under control around 7am when the fire department personnel brought down the cops trapped in the building. It was around 7.50am that the fire department finally called off their operation.
“The losses are being estimated. The entire chamber, complete with furniture, television and other items, have been reduced to ashes. There were some files and we are ascertaining the specific documents lost in the fire. Since it was early morning, not many officers were at the office,” said an officer from ESD division. A forensic team later visited the spot to collect evidence and ascertain the exact cause of fire. DC (ESD) Priyabrata Roy stated that the forensic team, prima facie, has pointed to a short circuit in an electrical light connection as the cause of fire.
Lalbazar sources said they had not yet decided where to shift the DCP office. “We will try to operate from the present office. In case it is not possible, we might choose a temporary office at either Beliaghata or Phoolbagan police station,” said an officer.
Web Source: The Times of India