Saralnama₹3 lakh worth of goods were destroyed when a fire broke out at Shubham Grocery Store in Murkunda village, Gumla district on Diwali night. The blaze started around 9 PM when a lit diya ignited plastic bags nearby. It spread rapidly, engulfing the entire shop before locals could control it. Villagers tried to douse the flames with water and sand, but most items were burnt by then. The fire brigade arrived late, increasing the damage. The shop owner suffered minor burns and received first aid. This was the first such incident in the area, shocking residents and dampening the festive mood. Locals have asked the administration to compensate the affected shopkeeper. (Updated 21 Oct 2025, 09:57 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- ₹3 lakh worth of goods were destroyed when a fire broke out at Shubham Grocery Store in Murkunda village, Gumla district on Diwali night
- The blaze started around 9 PM when a lit diya ignited plastic bags nearby
- It spread rapidly, engulfing the entire shop before locals could control it