Bolero catches fire while on trial run near Synod Gallery in Haflong; vehicle completely gutted

Hills Live News,
Haflong, November 9: Panic gripped the area near Synod Gallery in Haflong town on Monday when a Mahindra Bolero suddenly caught fire while being driven on a trial run after repairs. The vehicle was completely reduced to ashes. No one was injured in the incident.

The Bolero, bearing registration number AS 08 A 2742, belongs to Sapa Darkon, a resident of Muolhoi village in Haflong. The vehicle had been sent for repair to a garage in the Sarkari Bagan area four to five days earlier. It was scheduled to be handed back to the owner on Monday. After the repair work was completed, the vehicle was taken out for a test drive. Near Synod Gallery, flames suddenly erupted.

Eyewitnesses said the fire originated from the engine and rapidly spread across the entire vehicle due to its intensity. Within minutes, the Bolero was engulfed in flames. The fire brigade was alerted and rushed to the spot to douse the blaze. However, locals alleged that the delayed arrival of the fire service team allowed the fire to spread unchecked, making it impossible to save the vehicle. It was completely burnt to ashes.

The incident, which occurred during a post-repair trial run, has raised questions about the quality of the repair work and possible mechanical faults. The exact cause of the fire remains unconfirmed. A formal investigation is expected to determine the precise reason behind the blaze.