Kanthi Station Area Engulfed in Flames on Holi; Panic Spreads in East Medinipur

• A terrible fire erupted near Kanthi Railway Station's sub-station in East Medinipur on Holi, causing thick black smoke and widespread panic.
• The festive atmosphere quickly turned to anxiety as locals witnessed the raging flames near the State Electricity Distribution and Supply Company's largest sub-station.
• Kanthi Police, fire department with two engines, and railway police responded swiftly, establishing a security cordon and bringing the fire under control in about an hour.
• A major disaster was averted, though one shop sustained minor damage; the rapid response prevented the fire from spreading to other nearby establishments.
• While the exact cause is under investigation, initial speculation points to sparks from electric lines igniting oil leakage from a transformer, as noted by local Sougata Bar.