Threshing Rice Cultivation with Auto in Cachar Results in Outbreak of Fire: Acres of Paddy Burnt to Ashes

In today’s age, the traditional practice of threshing paddy with cows and bulls has given way to a new trend—using auto-rickshaws. While this modern approach comes with its advantages, it also brings along potential drawbacks.

In the Borkhola area, farmer Nizam Uddin decided to embrace this modern method and hired someone to thresh his paddy using an auto-rickshaw. Shockingly, during the threshing process, the auto suddenly caught fire, turning the valuable cultivation into ashes. The auto-rickshaw itself was completely destroyed in the blaze.

Local residents promptly rallied to extinguish the fire, successfully putting it out, but sadly, they couldn’t salvage two acres of precious paddy cultivation. Upon receiving the news, police officials and the fire department rushed to the scene.

Initial investigations suggest that a glitch in the auto-rickshaw might have triggered the fire incident. This unfortunate event echoes similar incidents where hardworking farmers have lost their crops to fire hazards during the threshing process using auto-rickshaws. A recent case in Katigorah serves as a reminder of the recurring nature of such accidents.

While embracing new methods is not necessarily a bad thing, safety remains a paramount consideration. Farmers and individuals opting for these modern approaches must be aware of the associated risks and make informed decisions rather than rushing into choices. Vigilance and cautious decision-making are essential to prevent the loss of hard-earned crops and ensure the safety of both individuals and their livelihoods.