Amit Khajuria
Tribune News Service
Jammu, April 17
A fire broke out at the historic Mubarak Mandi Palace of Jammu on Tuesday morning under mysterious circumstances. However, there was no loss of life or damage to precious belongings.
The Toshakhana Complex, also known as Maharani Charaki Palace, was safe and is under the care of the Hospitality and Protocol Department of Jammu and Kashmir.
The fire broke out around 10 am. Fire brigade teams immediately took positions and controlled the fire within an hour. However, one team is still at the site for monitoring the situation.
“Our teams took action within no time and we controlled the fire in an hour. To take precautionary measures, one team is still there to monitor the situation,” said RT Dubety, Joint Director, Fire Services.
He said some wooden pillars had been burnt but the Toshakhana Complex, where the precious historical belongings had been stored, was safe.
Priya Sethi, Minister of State for Culture and Tourism along with the Divisional Commissioner, also visited the spot and reviewed the situation.
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