Srinagar- An L&T machinery unit was destroyed in a fire during the intervening night of Thursday and Friday in the Pallar area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam, prompting a police investigation into the cause of the blaze.

Locals said that the incident occurred during the intervening night when the machine, parked at the site, suddenly caught fire. Inhabitants noticed the flames and immediately informed the police and Fire and Emergency Services.

The machine, owned by Tawseef Ahmad Joo, suffered extensive damage. Ahmad said the fire broke out without any warning and caused a major financial setback. He said there had been no sign of technical malfunction and sought a thorough investigation into the incident.

Budgam Police reached the spot soon after receiving the alert and assisted in contr

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