SRINAGAR: Four cattle perished after a fire broke out in a cowshed in Singhpora area of Pattan in North Kashmir’s Baramulla late last night, causing panic among locals and resulting in significant property loss.
The cowshed, owned by Wali Mohammad Qureshi, was engulfed in flames during the night, with the animals trapped inside unable to escape, officials and locals said.
The fire led to the death of four cows and caused significant financial loss, they added.
Locals rushed to the spot soon after noticing the blaze and, despite the late hours, managed to control the fire after strenuous efforts, preventing it from spreading to nearby structures.
An official said the exact cause of the fire has not been ascertained so far and investigations have been initiated.
Authorities are assessing the full extent of the damage, while a case has been registered in this regard. [KNT]
