Kathmandu: Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane has inspected the fire-engulfed store room of the Armed Police Force (APF) at Satungal of Chandragiri Municipality in Kathmandu.
He has suggested forming a probe committee to examine through CC cameras in the surrounding settlements. Efforts are underway to contain the fire with the help of fire brigade, police and locals. Nine fire tenders and security personnel have been deployed to take control the fire.
APF Joint Spokesperson Shailendra Thapa said they have received preliminary information that the fire occurred due to power leakage.
A nine-member probe committee has been formed under the chairmanship of Additional Inspector General of Armed Police Force Banshi Raj Dahal. Although it is in the middle of the settlement, the houses in the surround of fire-ravaged area are safe, he said.
Source: National News Agency RSS