Manipur fire Churachandpur Assam: Police vehicles engulf in flames mysteriously in Majuli Guwahati: A suspicious fire incident occurred last night at the Garmur police station in Majuli, Assam, where two police vehicles were allegedly set ablaze by unidentified individuals. The vehicles, bearing registration numbers AS306173 and AS307523, were parked in the regular parking spot of the police station, just a few meters away from the main building. Fortunately, the fire did not spread to nearby buildings or cause any harm to human life. However, the vehicles sustained significant damage. According to a police source, the fire was noticed in three vehicles, but two were completely engulfed in flames. The fire and emergency services responded promptly, controlling the situation and preventing a major mishap. An investigation into the incident is expected to be launched soon to determine the cause of the fire and identify those responsible. The source also said that while it has been suspected that the fire may have been the handiwork of miscreants, they are also checking for technical snags as well.
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A massive fire broke out at an Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) pipeline at Timtimiya Sardar Path in upper Assam’s Jorhat district on Sunday.

No casualty has been reported, said an ONGC official.

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An official said that the fire has been brought under control.

According to ONGC officials, a massive fire engulfed the area spreading over two kilometres.

 The incident triggered panic among the local residents.

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On being informed, fire tenders from the ONGC reached the spot and brought the fire under control.

The reason for the blasts is yet to be ascertained.

However, locals said the pipeline caught fire when a gang of oil thieves was trying to steal oil from the ONGC pipeline.