An electronics shop in the heart of Jakhalabandha in Kaliabor, Assam, was completely gutted by fire on Saturday, August 29, 2026, destroying goods estimated at around Rs 10 lakh. The shop, owned by businessman Sandeep Goswami, suffered extensive damage as the blaze consumed mobile phones and other electronic inventory stored inside.
Several mobile handsets and assorted electronic items were ruined, leaving the premises fully gutted. A short circuit is suspected to have sparked the fire, though officials have said the exact cause has not yet been confirmed and an investigation is ongoing.
Fire and emergency services rushed to the scene and brought the blaze under control. Officials credited their prompt response with preventing the fire from spreading to neighbouring commercial establishments and the nearby residential area, averting a larger local disaster.
Local authorities are investigating the incident and assessing the full extent of the loss. The fire has disrupted business activity in the immediate area, and residents and traders are awaiting further details from investigators.
