Durga Puja Pandal Set on Fire in Jagiroad, Two Detained

Dalim Phukan
Hills Live News, Morigaon, October 21: Tension gripped Dongabari in Jagiroad of Morigaon district after unidentified miscreants allegedly set a Durga Puja pandal on fire during the night.
The fire engulfed the idols of Goddess Durga, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, reducing them to ashes. Taking advantage of the darkness, the miscreants allegedly set fire to the rear portion of the pandal. The flames subsequently spread to the idols, destroying the clothes and decorations of Goddess Durga, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha.
Local residents later managed to extinguish the fire.
In connection with the incident, Jagiroad police have detained two persons for questioning. Further investigation into the incident is underway.