Thursday, April 1, 2010

House burnt to ashes


A house of Mr. Ruben Lepcha Resident of Moonew Busty about 8km away from Sombarey bazar was burnt down. The house was 17 by 13 fts in area and in it was grocery shop and lived five family member. Three children were inside the house when the incident took place, The son was declared dead at STMN gangtok and other two daughters serious. As per the information both parent has gone to relative's house near by to fetch mutton but returned late they had locked the door from outside.It was assumed that the candle must be the reason of the fire as there was no electricity in the area and by 12 o'clock in the night of 31st march the incidence took place. It destroyed material worth lakhs and took a life.