First floor of Kothibagh police station gutted in overnight blaze

Srinagar May 20(PTK) First floor of Kothibagh police station gutted in an overnight blaze while one fire fighter was injured in the incident.

Fire broke out from the upper floor of the building and within no time fire engulfed the whole building, said an official.

He said that firefighters from fire and emergency department swung into action and fire was brought under control after ist floor of the police station was completely damaged.

He said that while dousing off fire one fire fighter identified as Ansar Ahmad Malla was injured while dousing the flames, he was referred to SMHS Hospital for treatment.

Meanwhile investigation in this regard has been taken up. (PTK)