Assam (Assam), 01 October (HS): A major fire broke out in the heart of Bokakhat in Assam, gutting several business establishments, reports said on Thursday.

The fire caused extensive damage to the commercial establishments before it could be brought under control. The exact extent of the property and financial losses was not immediately known.

A short circuit is suspected to have triggered the fire, though the exact cause is yet to be ascertained. Further details are awaited.----------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash