Shimla : Government Ration Shop Gutted in Fire

Shimla, September 28, 2023: A fire incident at a government ration depot in the Theog sub-division of the capital has come to light, resulting in significant loss of food supplies.

According to reports, the incident occurred on Wednesday at a government ration depot located in Prem Ghat. Suddenly, a fire broke out, causing a substantial quantity of food supplies to be consumed by the flames. The fire incident was reported around 10 a.m.

Upon receiving the information, fire department vehicles promptly arrived at the scene and successfully extinguished the blaze. However, by the time the fire was brought under control, a considerable amount of the food stock stored at the ration depot had already been damaged.

Food Supply Inspector, Mati Ranjana Sood, informed that the depot is operated by Punit Kumar. It is estimated that the fire incident has resulted in losses amounting to approximately INR 1.5 million.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire was caused by a short circuit. The Theog police are currently conducting a thorough inquiry to determine the exact cause of the incident.

This unfortunate event has raised concerns over the preservation of government food supplies and highlights the need for adequate safety measures to safeguard essential commodities.

Local authorities are expected to take further action based on the findings of the investigation to prevent similar incidents in the future and ensure the uninterrupted distribution of ration supplies to the public.