Saralnama, a two-story ancestral house in Balyaun village, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, was completely destroyed by fire. The blaze erupted while the family was away for Diwali prayers. The fire consumed everything, including ₹90,000 cash, 5 tolas of gold, and 10 tolas of silver jewelry prepared for a daughter's November wedding. Six sacks of rice, seven sacks of wheat, and household items were also lost. The total damage is estimated at over ₹65 lakh. Revenue officials suspect a short circuit caused the fire. The incident has turned the family's wedding joy into sorrow, leaving them worried about how to proceed with the ceremony. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 11:10 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- On 14 Nov 2023, a two-story ancestral house in Balyaun village, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, was completely destroyed by fire
- The blaze erupted while the family was away for Diwali prayers
- The fire consumed everything, including ₹90,000 cash, 5 tolas of gold, and 10 tolas of silver jewelry prepared for a daughter's November wedding