Files at Mandya TP office gutted in fire

Some files were gutted in a fire accident at the Executive Officer’s office of Mandya Taluk Panchayat here on Saturday morning.

According to the police, locals alerted the police after observing smoke emanating from the Panchayat EO Basavaraj’s office. The Fire and Emergency Services Department personnel rushed to the spot and prevented the flames from spreading.

Sources at the TP said some important files pertaining to various schemes and projects were reduced to ashes in the accident. The police said they would investigate the case.