A massive fire broke out on Sunday at the Post Office building near Gate No. 8 in Maligaon’s Bharalumukh area. The fire which started on the third floor of the building quickly spread and sent thick smoke across the neighbourhood.
Initial reports suggested that the blaze may have been caused by an electrical short circuit. However, eyewitnesses and locals later said that a cooking gas cylinder exploded inside a residence on the same floor, where a small birthday celebration was underway for the couple’s
Many people rushed out onto the streets as fire tenders from the Fire & Emergency Services arrived at the scene. The firefighting team conducted a rescue operation to save those trapped inside. 
Two individuals, identified as Debo Choudhury (47) and Pompi Choudhury (36), were rescued in critical condition and immediately taken to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH). Despite urgent medical treatment, both succumbed to their injuries due to severe burns and smoke inhalation.
