Major fire breaks out in Shimla near former CM Virbhadra Singh’s residence
Holly Lodge is the private residence of former Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh.
SNS | New Delhi | May 6, 2020 11:12 pm
A 30-year-old woman sustained burn injuries when a major fire broke out in the huts adjacent to Holly Lodge, in the upper Jakhu area, Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh on late Wednesday evening.
The woman was rushed to IGMC Shimla, informed Amit Kashyap, the DC.
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Holly Lodge is the private residence of former Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh.
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Huge flames could be seen leaping high up from different parts of the town. The fire spread as three LPG cylinders exploded as per the sources.
Several fire tenders were rushed to the spot and they are still trying to bring it under control said the latest reports.
Attacking the previous BJP government, he accused it of distributing benefits worth Rs. 5,000 crore for electoral gains, opening 900 institutions six months before the elections without staff or budget, and lowering the quality of public services.
The CM stated that the policy allows land to be pooled and developed with the cooperation of landowners, facilitating the provision of essential services and planned layouts in the area.
Former BJP minister and party's state vice president Dr Rajiv Saizal has said that the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh should bring a white paper on payments to Public Works Department contractors.