Gas cylinder leak triggers fire at biryani shop on Eastern Bypass in Siliguri

Four gas cylinders were taken out from the shop during the incident, preventing a potentially bigger mishap. With the timely efforts of locals, the fire was brought largely under control before the arrival of the fire brigade.

Later, a fire engine reached the spot along with personnel from Ashighar Outpost and traffic police, and the fire was completely extinguished. Locals alleged that the fire brigade arrived nearly half an hour after the incident, leading to anger among residents.