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Fire destroys Gujjar camps in Himachal's Gondpur, leaving families homeless

Nahan, Apr 26 (UNI) A devastating fire broke out at the Gondpur Industrial Area in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district, causing extensive damage to the camps of the nomadic Gujjar community.
According to reports, the fire erupted last night in the camps of about half a dozen Gujjar families, allegedly due to a short circuit in a high-tension electric line, in the area that falls under the jurisdiction of Jathedar Sub-Mandalwata Sahib.
The flames quickly engulfed the camps, destroying all essential belongings, including food supplies, utensils, clothing, and bedding.
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