Devastating Fire Guts Lakshmikantapur Market, Multiple Shops Destroyed, Crores in Damages

• A devastating fire erupted at Bijoyganj market in Lakshmikantapur, South 24 Parganas, causing widespread panic.
• Multiple shops were completely gutted, with initial estimates suggesting damages amounting to several crores of rupees.
• Firefighters, with two engines, battled the blaze for three hours to bring it under control; a short circuit is suspected as the cause.
• Mandirbazar police and MLA Jaydeb Halder visited the scene, assuring traders of support and launching an investigation.
• No casualties were reported, but affected traders are demanding quick compensation and rehabilitation from the administration.