Katigorah: Diwali Turns Tragic as Fire Destroys Elderly Woman’s House

An elderly woman was left homeless after a devastating fire completely destroyed her house at Bishambharpur village in Jalalpur, West Katigorah, Cachar, on Monday morning (9 October). The house belonged to Asha Rani Das, who reportedly lost all her belongings in the incident. The fire broke out at around 9 am, reducing the house and its contents to ashes.

According to a local resident, people in the area received information about the fire early in the morning and immediately rushed to help. However, by the time they reached the spot, the fire had already caused extensive damage. Local residents joined hands to bring the blaze under control.

The local resident also alleged that the fire service vehicle took considerable time to reach the spot despite being informed about the incident. The extent of the alleged delay could not be independently verified.

The resident further informed that Asha Rani Das lives alone and has neither a spouse nor children to support her. Following the incident, the matter was brought to the attention of Katigorah MLA Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha. Locals are now hoping for financial assistance from the government to help the elderly woman recover from the loss.

The exact cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are yet to be ascertained.