Fire erupts at market in Assam's Kokrajhar, over 12 shops gutted
A massive fire erupted at Howriapet market in Assam's Kokrajhar in the wee hours of Sunday. At least 12-15 shops and business establishments were gutted in the incident, as per a market management committee official. "The actual cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, but it's suspected...the fire broke out due to an electric short circuit," police said.