Port Blair, Dec 04: On 26/09/22 due to electric short circuit a fire incident broke out around 1130 hrs at Tsunami shelters bearing no. 10 A & 10 B and engulfed the entire houses immediately, as two cooking gas cylinders burst. However, no losses of life or injuries are reported.
By timely and coordinated action of FS, local police, IRBn and PR along with the support accorded by different entities likes Navy, coast guard, PRIs the fire was controlled and prevented from further spreading and causing further damage.
Unfortunately the family of SmtiKalpna W/o Shri Dwarkaraj who lives at the above shelter were left homeless. Their all belongings and articles were burned and they left without any basic amenities to live.
The Police personnel of Campbell Bay are assisting by all means to the above family affected by this incident. On the suggestion of Shri. Manjeet Sheoran, IPS, SP (D) Nicobar & Shri. Brij Mohan Meena, DANIPS, SDPO Campbell Bay a financial fund was raised from the Police staff of PS Campbell Bay and on 02.12.2022, Emergency financial aid of Rs. 25,000/- was given to the above family to help with short-term housing, food, and clothing needs.
