A late-night fire at Gomati Electronics in Shalibanda was followed by a powerful CNG car explosion that froze the century-old Raja Rai Clock Tower at 10:25 pm. Police are reviewing CCTV footage as residents remain shocked by the dramatic incident.
South Zone DCP Khare Kiran Prabhakar said the Shalibanda fire was caused by a short circuit at Gomathi Electronics, with a CNG car explosion spreading flames. Firefighters controlled the blaze in two hours, and the public is urged to trust official sources.
A massive fire broke out at an electronics showroom in Shalibanda, Hyderabad, on Monday night. Explosions suspected from gas cylinders intensified the blaze, causing panic and traffic jams near Charminar. Firefighters brought the flames under control, with cause yet unknown
According to HMRL MD, NVS Reddy, the entire process of land acquisition for the Old City Metro, being taken-up as per the Land Acquisition Act, is likely to take about 8 months.
