08 September 2017

News Story: Fire breaks out at Indian Army's ammunition depot in Punjab state

NEW DELHI, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- A major fire broke out at an ammunition depot of the Indian Army in the northern state of Punjab Thursday, officials said.

The incident took place at the Indian Army's field ammunition depot in Bathinda district, around 250 km from state capital Chandigarh.

"The fire has now been contained. There is no loss of life in the incident. A short-circuit is said to be the cause of the fire," Bathinda's Deputy Commissioner Diprava Lakra told the media.

Read the full story at Xinhua